Lough Navar Forest and the Magho viewpoint
A forest loop to the cliff-edge viewpoint over Lough Erne, one of the great views of Ireland.
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 60 m
- Time
- 0.5–1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 265 m
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About this walk
Lough Navar Forest and the Magho viewpoint is an easy 2.3 km circular walk with 60 m of ascent, taking 0.5 to 1 hours. It starts at Magho viewpoint, Lough Navar Forest Drive (grid reference NV 192 219).
The Cliffs of Magho drop 300 m from the Lough Navar forest to Lough Erne, and the viewpoint at the top looks over the whole lower lough, its islands and the hills of Donegal. The walk loops through the forest from the viewpoint car park on the scenic drive, past a lough and old oakwood, and back to the cliff edge.
Route
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The forest and the cliffs
Loop through the forest and return to the viewpoint.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Lough Navar Forest and the Magho viewpoint take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–1 hours for the 2.3 km route, which has 60 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Magho viewpoint, Lough Navar Forest Drive (grid reference NV 192 219). Car park at the viewpoint on the forest drive (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- No practical public transport.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Forest tracks and paths.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep well back from the cliff edge, and keep dogs on a lead.
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