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Forest bathing at Ely Lodge Forest

Mixed woodland with mature larch along Lower Lough Erne, climbing to the Carrickreagh viewpoint.

Ely Lodge Forest is about 250 hectares of woodland along the shore of Lower Lough Erne, a few miles from Enniskillen. It's a mix of conifers and broadleaves, with many mature European larch, and the ground rises from the water to the Carrickreagh viewpoint above the lough.

The car park is on the A46 Enniskillen to Belleek road, about four miles out of Enniskillen. From there waymarked trails either follow the shore, past a jetty and fishing stands, or climb to Carrickreagh for the view. The shore path is the gentler, slower option. The Forest Service is carrying out restoration work, so some areas are closed; follow the signs on the day. It's a useful choice if you're based in Enniskillen and want a short trip out to the woods and water.

Practical

Managed by
Forest Service (DAERA)
Parking
Forest car park on the A46 Enniskillen to Belleek road
Terrain
Waymarked shore and hill trails
Nearest station
No railway in Fermanagh; Enniskillen bus station about 10 minutes by car
Facilities
Jetty and fishing stands
Opening and entry
Open access, free; some areas closed during restoration work
Official page
nidirect.gov.uk

Last updated 4 November 2026. Paths, parking and access can change, so check before you visit. Spotted something out of date? Please let us know.

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More woodlands in County Fermanagh

All venues in County Fermanagh
Path at Castle Archdale, County FermanaghCastle Archdale Country ParkMixed woodland and lough shore walks on Lower Lough Erne, free to visitWoodland at Castle Caldwell Forest on Lower Lough Erne, County FermanaghCastle Caldwell ForestLough Erne promontories near Belleek, with old woodland being restored to native treesWoodland on the Crom Estate, County FermanaghCromIslands and ancient woodland on Upper Lough Erne, with yews nearly 400 years old

Photos: Castle Archdale Country Park, Kenneth Allen (CC BY-SA 2.0); Castle Caldwell Forest, Bernard Ladenthin (CC BY 4.0); Crom, N Chadwick (CC BY-SA 2.0).