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Wonderful rolling gravel riding through the Culeigh Lakelands Global Unesco Geopark. You'll cut through dense woodland and traverse more open spaces with far reaching views on a clear day.

at 400m this unique landscape of bog and sandstone trails at the top of Ballaghnabehy, giving you commending views across the surrounding landscape below.

Great segment along the Shannon river. Mixed terrain of gravel and forest trail. Explore the natural river landscape.

Discover the Cuilcagh Legnabrocky trail and find wide moors and a beautiful rocky landscape. Don't go any further than the gravel track on your bike. Beyond that one must travel on foot!

Clodagh Glen has a steep sided gorge that is lined by ancient ash trees that cling to the steep sides. The water sculpted river valley has a spectacular arch over the river which formed when the cave roof collapsed. The reserve is known for its limestone gorge, mystical caves and beautiful waterfalls. In the springtime the valley floor is carpeted by bluebells, wood anemones and wild garlic and in the summer silver-washed fritillaries are found besides the path. With a keen eye you may also spot an elusive pint martin and red squirrels!

The Cuilcagh Mountain Park covers 6,000 acres on the north slopes of the Cuilcagh Mountain. The park was founded in 1998 and works to conserve the bogland and restore damaged peatland. At 665m the mountain is one of the highest points in Ireland. The Limestone rock was formed over 300 million years ago by ocean calcifying organisms when Ireland was covered by shallow tropical sea. With an interesting and varied flora and fauna alongside historic ancient ruins, there is plenty to explore in the park.

Florence Court is a Georgian mansion nestled in the foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain and surrounded by picturesque countryside. The first house was built by John Cole in the early 18th century and named after his wife. The family lived in the house for over 250 years. The estate is now managed by the National Trust with over 10 miles of hiking and cycling trails. There is a also a water-powered sawmill and blacksmith's forge to gain an understanding of the areas industrial heritage. There is an Irish yew tree in the grounds, known as Florence Court Yew. This specimen is thought to be the ancestor of all Irish Yews worldwide as they have to be propagated from a cutting otherwise they revert to common yews. Due to their compactness and attractive columnar shape they are common in churchyards throughout the world.

The Cuilcagh Mountain Park sprawls 6,170 acres (2,500 ha) on the northern slopes of the spectacular Cuilcagh Mountain. Founded in 1998, the park works to conserve the bogland habitats and restore damaged peatland. Towering at 2,188 feet (665 m), the mountain is one of the highest points of Ireland. The limestone rock was formed over 300 million years ago from the remains of tiny sea creatures when what is now Ireland would have been covered by a shallow tropical sea. You can explore the area on a network of trails, but it's best to park your bike and go on foot. With historic ruins dating back to the 19th century, diverse flora and fauna, and far-reaching views, there's a lot to discover here.