Cuilcagh

About this place

Cuilcagh (from Irish Binn Chuilceach, meaning 'chalky peak') is a mountain on the border between County Fermanagh (in Northern Ireland) and County Cavan (in the Republic of Ireland). With a height of 666 metres (2,185 ft) it is the highest point in both counties. It is also the 170th highest peak on the island of Ireland, and Ireland's only cross-border county top. Water from the southern slope flows underground until it emerges some miles away in the Shannon Pot, the traditional source of the River Shannon. The area is sometimes referred to as the Cuilcagh Mountains.

Visitor Information

Elevation

666 m

Getting There & Parking

Cuilcagh is located in County Cavan, roughly 166 km (2h 25m drive) from Belfast and 178 km (2h 35m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Aghatirourke (1.6 km away).