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http://www.offthebeatentrack.com

Welcome to ‘Off the beaten track – north west’ a new touring route for motorcyclists, that gives you a taste of what we call ‘The real Ireland’. The route, which can be downloaded to your sat nav, takes in 320 Kms (200 miles) of mostly quiet rural roads and tracks in Cavan, Fermanagh, Leitrim and Sligo. It passes through a variety of scenic areas, from mountains to river vallevs and from inland lakes to the Wild Atlantic. Although you will be travelling off the beaten track, you are never far away from a visitor attraction, a town, village, pub, restaurant or café. 

There is also a northen route

Our car and motorcycle route is called ‘Off the beaten track – north west’. It follows a variety of roads, from primary routes to narrow single track rural roads, some with grass up the middle. We want to show you the ‘Real Ireland’, which includes some out of the way places. Please be aware that you will be travelling on roads that are used by local people, cyclists, farmers and others, so you may meet them, possibly along with animals, on the road. Please be careful and considerate to other road users and look out for changing road surfaces. Be careful where you park, do not obstruct gates or leave litter. Although you will be travelling off the beaten track, you are never far away from a visitor attraction, a town, village, pub, restaurant or café

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Off the beaten track south loop

Welcome to ‘Off the beaten track – north west’ a new touring route for motorcyclists, that gives you a taste of what we call ‘The real Ireland’. The route, which can be downloaded to your sat nav, takes in 320 Kms (200 miles) of mostly quiet rural roads and tracks in Cavan, Fermanagh, Leitrim and Sligo. It passes through a variety of scenic areas, from mountains to river vallevs and from inland lakes to the Wild Atlantic. Although you will be travelling off the beaten track, you are never far away from a visitor attraction, a town, village, pub, restaurant or café. 

There is also a northen route

Our car and motorcycle route is called ‘Off the beaten track – north west’. It follows a variety of roads, from primary routes to narrow single track rural roads, some with grass up the middle. We want to show you the ‘Real Ireland’, which includes some out of the way places. Please be aware that you will be travelling on roads that are used by local people, cyclists, farmers and others, so you may meet them, possibly along with animals, on the road. Please be careful and considerate to other road users and look out for changing road surfaces. Be careful where you park, do not obstruct gates or leave litter. Although you will be travelling off the beaten track, you are never far away from a visitor attraction, a town, village, pub, restaurant or café

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R200, Corry, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R200, Corry, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R200, Corry, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R200, Corry, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R200, Corry, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

A4, Belcoo, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, GB

R206, Cornagee, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

Cornagee Viewpoint

Most days of the year illustrate this as you are so high up on the mountain the wind would go straight through you as the typical Irish man would say. With its elevated location you are exposed to fantastic views over the surrounding landscape including upper and lower Lough MacNean.
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The Caven burren park

Located on the slopes of Cuilcagh Mountain, Cavan Burren Park is a landscape of megalithic tombs, hut sites, stone walls, ancient rock art, glacial erratics and pre-bog walls which survive from pre-historic times. Burren is a very special place located in a breathtakingly beautiful part of Cavan boasting fine examples of megalithic tombs. free entry.
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R206, Oggal, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

The shannon pot

According to legend, the Shannon is named after Sionnan, the granddaughter of Manannán mac Lir, the god of the sea. She came here to eat the forbidden fruit of the Tree of Knowledge, which was planted by the Druids. As she began to eat it, the waters of the pool sprang up and overwhelmed her. She was drawn down into the pool and its water began to flow over the land, forming the River Shannon.
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R206, Cornahaw, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

R207, Gubaveeny, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

R207, Gubaveeny, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

R207, Gubaveeny, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

R207, Gubaveeny, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

R207, Gubaveeny, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

R200, Coollegreane, County Cavan, IE

R200, Coollegreane, County Cavan, IE

R200, Coollegreane, County Cavan, IE

R200, Coollegreane, County Cavan, IE

R200, Coollegreane, County Cavan, IE

R200, Coollegreane, County Cavan, IE

R200, Killadiskert, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R200, Killadiskert, County Leitrim, IE

R200, Killadiskert, County Leitrim, IE

R200, Killadiskert, County Leitrim, IE

R280, Tawnylea, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R280, Tawnylea, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

L82721, Curraghs North, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R280, Tullymurray, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R280, Tullymurray, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

Scarden waterfall

A 150 walk down the path
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L82721, Curraghs North, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R280, Tullymurray, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R280, Greagh, County Roscommon, IE

Arigna Mining experience

The Arigna Mining Experience gives visitors an authentic insight into an industry which played an important role in Arigna for generations and is now a tourist attraction of both national and international significance. In completing this project, Arigna has not only created a unique visitor experience but has also ensured the preservation of a crucial part of our history for future generations.
http://www.familyfun.ie/arigna-mining-experience/
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R208, Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, IE

A small town situated in the heart of County Leitrim,Ireland. The town takes its name from the Irish, Druim-Sean-Bhoth or "Ridge of the old huts". Drumshanbo is surrounded by a scenic area of soft rolling hills, woodlands, lakes and the Sliabh an Iarainn and Arigna mountains. It is a beautifully preserved traditional town with traditional pubs, shops and restaurants.
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Sweathouse and St hughs well

A holy well with healing powers for bikers sore bones
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Leitrim Way, Drumristin, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R207, Ballinagleragh, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

R207, Ballinagleragh, County Leitrim, Sligo, IE

The parish of Ballinaglera is situated in mid Co. Leitrim along the northern half of the Eastern shore of Lough Allen. It includes 1,792 acres of that lake extending westwards where Inch Island is situated.
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Dowra

The village was formed in the late 19th century after another village close by, Tober, was washed away by landslides in the summer of 1863. The remains of the Black Pig's Dyke can be seen outside the village.
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R200, Corracleigh, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

R200, Corracleigh, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

Attachullion Viewpoint

Lovely backdrop to wooded hills, lakes and streams and windy, bendy roads. The northern slopes of Culcaigh Mountain are clearly visible from the viewpoint also.
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TullymcDermot falls

Tullydermot Falls occur in the upper reaches of the Claddagh River, a tributary of the Erne River, which flows from its source in the Cuilcagh Mountains towards Swanlinbar. Tullydermot viewpoint overlooks Slieve Rushen and the lowlands of north Cavan. There is also a good view of the summit of Cuilcagh Mountain.
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N87, Swanlinbar, County Cavan, IE

N87, Swanlinbar, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

N87, Dunglave, County Cavan, Sligo, IE

Kinawley, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, GB

Caldragh Road, Kinawley, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, GB

Pine Brooke, Derrylin, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, GB

Knockninny Quey

Close by is Knockninny Hill named after Ninnidh a holy man of the area. A short walk up the road will bring you to Aughakillymaude Mummers Centre, the only one of its kind in Ireland. Here, you can see life size mummers dressed in traditional straw suits and enjoy the rhymes that have been passed down centuries and are being kept alive in the area.
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Gortalughany, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, GB

Beautiful views overlooking the back of Culcaigh Mountains.
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Florancecourt

An 18th-century Palladian house, this is the former home of the Earls of Enniskillen. The house enjoys a peaceful setting in west Fermanagh, with a dramatic backdrop of mountains and forests. There are glorious walks to enjoy, as well as fine vistas and play areas. There is even a charming walled garden. Every aspect of life in this classical Irish house, with its fine interiors and exquisite decoration, are brought to life on fascinating guided tours. Outside there are numerous places to explore, including a sawmill, ice house and thatched summer house.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/florence-court/visitor-information/
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Marble Arch Road, Belcoo, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, GB

The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is host to one of Europe's finest showcaves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers. Lively and informative guides conduct tours past a bewildering variety of cave formations – stalactites glisten above stream ways and chambers while fragile mineral veils and cascades of creamy calcite coat walls and spread as shimmering terraces across rock strewn floors.
http://www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com
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Marlbank, viewpoint

The fantastic view infront of you showcases some beautiful landscapes including the present growing quarry today and also the limestone was covered by layers of mud and sand from a huge river system that flowed across the region which are now preserved as more resistant sandstone.
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Breffni Court, Blacklion, County Cavan, IE

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