From Eshywulligan to Tully Forest - Sliabh Beagh Way

Start : Frank Flynn Tractors, Francis Flynn Altawark, Rosslea, Enniskillen (BT92 7AA)

(S) Turn right where you join the road (C425) in Eshywulligan and follow the tarmac for 1 Km to a crossroads named Moane's Cross.

(1) Now turn left (South) along C451 and climb past Lough Nabull, heading towards the hill of Carnmore. In poor weather, the open peat moorland near here can seem a featureless and desolate place.

(2) Shortly before the top of the hill, turn right (South-West) onto a gravel track signed to Lough Corry. Descend to the shore of the lake, which is popular with fly fishermen seeking to catch brown trout.

(3) Follow the track past the western shore of the lake.

(4) Then sweep left past several signed junctions. Now climb over the brow of a hill in Lisnaskea Forest and descend past Eshcleagh Lough to reach a road.

(5) Turn left (East). The next junction to your right will quickly arrive after 330 m or so.

(6) Turn right (South) here, pass next to a pond and continue for 1.5 Km to a T-Junction.

(7) Keep walking along the river by taking right (West) here.

(8) At the next junction to the left, take it and cross the river.

(9) Turn left (South-East) onto Corraghy Road.

(10) Then take the next right (South-East). This brings you to a track that leads into Tully Forest. Keep walking for 2.4 Km.

Along with Altadaven Wood, Tully Forest remains a stronghold of the native red squirrel. Though you’ll be lucky to catch sight of this elusive animal, look out for nibbled nuts and pinecones along the track that provide evidence of its presence.

Where the slopes are free of trees, there are also good views across the surrounding countryside. Now descend steeply to a track junction.

(11) Turn right (South-West) and meet the barrier that marks your exit from Tully Forest. (E)

Start : Frank Flynn Tractors, Francis Flynn Altawark, Rosslea, Enniskillen (BT92 7AA)

Arrival : Tully Forest, Enniskillen

Parking : Car parks are situated along the route

Terrain : Minor roads, track and moorland

Public Transport : Translink

Facilities : Car parks and picnic sites are situated along the route

Note : If you wish, you can do several parts of this trek at once. Pay attention to the information given in each part like the duration and the elevation to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.

Did You Know?
The hill of Carnmore plays a central role in Irish Mythology. When Noah took to sea in the ark, a second ship also set sail, containing Noah’s son Bith, Queen Cesair and her fifty maids. The ship came to rest in Ireland; Sliabh Beagh is named in Bith’s honour, while his body lies under Carnmore, which was once topped by a massive burial cairn.