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Steeped in history, Knockninny Tourist Hotel; now Knockninny Marina was the
first ever hotel on Lough Erne. Click on History
to find out more.
Knockninny Hill also offers a fantastic viewpoint for Upper Lough Erne and
on a clear day County Fermanagh. Great for hill walking and walking for all
the family, the summit of Knockninny Hill can be reached within 20 minutes
of Knockninny Marina. It is also and Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI)
for the following reasons.
"Knockninny Hill is a residual block of hard limestone from the Lower Carboniferous
Age. Limestone pavement, a Karst feature of limited distribution, occurs on
the summit and northern flanks of the hill. This supports a rich, unimproved,
limestone grassland community characterised by a short, tightly grazed sward.
A number of notable species have been recorded including a diverse orchid
population. Dense flowered Orchid (Neotinea maculata) is present in only its
second known Northern Ireland location.
The well developed wood, on the steep, rocky flanks of the hill is characteristic
of shallow base-rich, limestone soils. The canopy is comprised of Ash and
low Hazel. The ground flora is typically species-rich and supports a number
of notable species such as Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris), Stone Bramble (Rubus
saxatilis) and includes the very rare Yellow Bird's-nest (Monotropa hypopitys).
A series of old meadows occur on the deeper, heavier clay soils around the
lower slopes of the hill.
The area is also important for butterflies and moths and several other notable
invertebrates have also been recorded."
Please also click on Boat
Hire and Cycle
Hire for further leisure activities.
FISHING IN FERMANAGH
Knockninny Marina makes an ideal base for any fisherman - game or coarse.
Set in the North West, with its multitude of lakes and rivers, Knockninny
is within easy reach of Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Tyrone and North Mayo - where
some of Ireland's best fishing is to be found. Whether you're drifting wild
loughs in spate, or winter piking, you will discover fishing for each season
of the year. Spring salmon, wild brown trout, grilse, sonaghan and dollaghan
are the quarry of the game angler, while there are pike, bream, and perch
for the coarse fisherman.
GOLFING IN FERMANAGH
Ireland is marvelous natural golfing country. Courses in meadowland, parkland
and superb coastal settings await the visitor. There is a whole series of
lovely links along the coasts of Donegal. We have eight golf courses in our
vicinity, all with club facilities.
- Bundoran - 18 hole champion course
Lessons available, two instructors. This course is one the oldest in the area and is on the sea front. Clubs & carts can be hired. 00 353 7241302 - Castle Coole - 18 hole, park land course
Castle Coole is an old course set in the grounds of Castle Coole, (the National Trust's most important property), set amongst mature trees, many of which are over 100 years old. Clubs & carts can be hired. 028663 25250 - Castle Hume - 18 hole, champion course
The course is well laid out with new facilities. Clubs, carts & buggies can be hired. 028663 27077 - Fintona - 9 hole, park land course
This course is set amongst mature trees and is 75 years old. 028828 41480 - Sleive Russell - 18 hole, champion course
A new course built to the highest standard. Clubs, carts & buggies can be hired. 00 353 4926444 - Narin & Portnoo Golf Club - 18 hole, links course
Slightly further afield this course is very picturesque. In South-West Donegal with some very challenging holes. 00 353 7545107 - Murvagh - 18 hole, links course
Murvagh is a very beautiful course on the edge of Donegal Bay. 00 353 73 34054 - Rosses Point - 18 hole, links course
Is one of Ireland's great championship links. It was founded in 1894 and plays host to the West of Ireland Championship each year. 00353 7177460
SIGHTSEEING IN FERMANAGH
- Castle Coole - A magnificent neo-classical house designed by James Wyatt, family home of the Earls of Belmore. It has remarkably fine interiors and exquisite furniture and furnishings from the period before 1830.
- Crom Castle Estate - Includes Crom Old Castle. 1,350 acres of woodland, park land and wetland. One of Northern Ireland's most important nature conservation areas.
- Florence Court - One of the most interesting and important houses in Ulster, built in mid-eighteenth century by John Cole. The house has magnificent plaster work and its striking rococo dining-room ceiling was fortunately saved from fire in 1955. The rest of the plaster work has been meticulously restored. The grounds provide an excellent picnic site or a place to just sit and admire the views.
- Marble Arch Caves - These magnificent Mesozoic limestone caves have an extensive network of caverns, and may be viewed from a boat. Well worth the visit. Booking advisable.
- Ancient Burial Grounds - You will discover many of these dotted around the surrounding countryside. We can provide you with maps showing where to look for them.
- Belleek Pottery - This world famous pottery offers guided tours and has a visitor's centre.
- Devenish Island - Can be reached by ferry. It is one of the largest of some 200 islands to be found in Lough Erne, and is the site of ruins of an abbey, and of a perfect 12th century round tower.
- Lough Erne by Boat - There are a variety of boats offering day cruises on Lough Erne's extensive waterways.
- Fermanagh Tourist Information Centre - Fermanagh District Council Tourist Information Centre, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, N.I.
- Enniskillen Castle - Incorporating The Regimental Museum, and The Watergate History and Heritage Centre. The Castle also holds a variety of other exhibitions throughout the year.