The Cladagh Glen walking trail in the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark has reopened after essential footpath improvements were recently completed.

This trail and the surrounding nature reserve, managed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), are among the standout features of the Geopark. Cladagh Glen showcases one of Northern Ireland’s finest examples of ancient woodlands, noted for its rare and ecologically significant damp ash woodland.

Walkers can now enjoy the 4.6km route through Fermanagh’s pristine ancient woodlands. Highlights include the Cascades waterfall, the "Marble Arch" (which inspired the name of the Marble Arch Caves), and the Cladagh River's re-emergence from the show cave.

Those seeking a challenge can then continue on to the Cuilcagh Boardwalk, visitors can make use of the cafe at the Marble Arch Caves Visitors Centre before taking an underground tour at the Showcave.

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Chair of the Geopark Committee, Councillor Anthony Feely, said: "I would like to thank NIEA for its continued investment in Claddagh Glen and across the Geopark. Claddagh Glen is a favourite trail for both visitors and residents and it is fantastic that NIEA has enabled its reopening. Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark is committed to regenerative and sustainable tourism that is immersed in this unique landscape and aims to ensure that residents have opportunities to get active within this landscape. Claddagh Glen, along with other Geopark sites including Lough Navar, Castle Caldwell, Castle Archdale and the Cavan Burren provide great opportunities for locals and visitors to pursue their wellbeing.’"

Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor John McClaughry commented: "I am thrilled to see the re-opening of the much loved Cladagh Glen walking trail in the Geopark. Within the councils newly launched corporate plan, there is a promise to value and enrich our heritage and to protect, enhance, and make accessible the rich, diverse, natural, built and cultural heritage of our district.

"Through the Community Plan, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and its partners are committed to the outcome that our outstanding natural environment and built and cultural heritage is sustainably managed and, where possible, enhanced. Through working alongside our partner NIEA, Cladagh Glen is once again able to be utilised and enjoyed by people in the district and this ensures we are furthering both of these priorities.’"