Did you Know?

Forestry is now a major Irish industry worth €700million per annum, and is set to grow at 10% per annum.  This should climb to over €1billion by 2015, which will then make the industry as important as the beef or dairy industry is today.

Site Name:

Killykeen Forest Park

National Grid Reference

H 354 066   Understanding grid references

Ordnance Survey Ireland Discovery Series:

34

Location

This Site is located on the shore of Lough Oughter in the lake district of Co Cavan.   Download location map

How do I get there?

From Cavan take the R198 to Killeshandra. At approx. 10 km turn right at signpost. Travel 5km to entrance to forest park.
From Killeshandra  take the R198 to Cavan. At 10 km approx. turn left at signpost and travel 5km to forest park.

Parking Info

No of car spaces:100

Killykeen Forest Park

Features:

  • Picnic Site
  • Walking Trails
  • Viewing Points

Activities:

  • Walking/Hiking
    Walking/Hiking
  • Fishing
    Fishing
  • Boating/Canoeing
    Boating/Canoeing
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Killykeen Forest Park Trail(s)

Site Description

Killykeen Forest Park is located in a very scenic area of Co Cavan. It lies on the shores of Lough Oughter which is part of the River Erne system. The forest park consists of approx 240 hectares. The predominant species are Norway and Sitka Spruce  with a considerable amount of mixed woodland including Ash, Oak and Beech. Lough Oughter is renowned for course fishing with the main species of fish being pike, bream and perch and is also home to mallard and tufted duck with wigeon and pochard among the winter visitors.

Please note that the chalet complex is currently closed and we are unable to take bookings.

 

Contact Info

Contact name:Mary Treacy
Contact email:mary.treacy@coillte.ie