The Top 6 Lakes in Monaghan
Looking to visit the best lakes in Monaghan? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Monaghan’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Barn Hill Lough
Highlight • Lake
Stopped here on our walk for a rest and to forage some elderflower. It was idyllically quiet apart for the occasional interuption dogs looking to cool off in the water.
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Rossmore Forest Park
Highlight • Forest
Explore this gorgeous forest trails near Monaghan. Plenty of different highlights, art and history around small and charming lakes and mixed terrain to ride on. Could be busy in season.
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Dartrey Forest
Highlight • Forest
Great forest trails through the old Dartrey Estate and the park's lakes. collecting the waters of the Dromore river. The Park is managed forest and so some trails might be closed for forestry work.
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Inner Lough
Highlight • Lake
In 1950, the Dawson family stole their estate to be used for Forestry. You may be lucky to see deer grazing by the Lough which looks out towards Black Island here, an excellent picnic spot.
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Emy Lough
Highlight • Lake
Emy Lough is a picturesque lake that makes a perfect spot to stop for a picnic or even a swim on those sunny days!
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Erica's Fairy Forest
Highlight • Forest
Explore the forest trails on the border between Co. Monaghan and Cavan. The trails are linking several woodland parks and small lakes north of Cootehill.
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