Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail (Stairway to Heaven)
Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail (Stairway to Heaven)
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Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail (Stairway to Heaven)
Hiking
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(33)
This Highlight goes through a protected area
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Cuilcagh Mountain Park
Tips
June 28, 2017
Hiking
Follow a wooden walkway that leads across the impressive moorland and up to the summit plateau. From the end of the boardwalk, it's about two kilometers to the tomb.
From the summit you either hike on the Ulster Way towards Gortalughany or turn around.
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May 9, 2019
Hiking
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June 2, 2025
Hiking
Hikers are treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding lowlands, including glimpses of counties Cavan, Leitrim, and Donegal on clear days. While the boardwalk was constructed to protect the delicate bog ecosystem, it has also made the trail more accessible, attracting over 60,000 visitors annually.
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Distance 1.72 km
Uphill 240 m
Downhill 10 m
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