Things To Do

Walking Trails on Belle Isle Estate

Walk the 2 designated trails through Belle Isle's magical Black Bog Wood, around the green fields, and up over the rolling hill, taking a break by the water’s edge.

Erne Water Taxi

Relax on board Erne Water Taxi and explore a landscape full of hidden history and islands with rich folklore, or visit one of the many lakeside venues for some great food, hospitality, and entertainment.

Boating on the Lake and Surrounding Islands

You can rent a motorboat or kayak (single or tandem) to take out on the lake and tour the surrounding islands that make up the 470-acre estate. - Outboard motor boats are available for rent at £60 per day. - Kayaks are available for rent at £30 (single) and £40 (tandem) for 4 hours. - Please make your boat rental reservation with the estate office a day in advance. - Boats are available to hire from mid-March until the end of October.

Horseback Riding at The Forest Stables

Belle Isle can organize horseback riding with The Forest Stables in Fivemiletown, an approved riding school and trekking center.

Golfing at Lough Erne Golf Resort

Belle Isle can arrange preferred tee times, discounted greens fees, and other benefits at Lough Erne Golf Resort. Lough Erne Golf Resort is located just 26 minutes drive from Belle Isle Estate. It is one of the highest rated golf resorts in Ireland with 36 holes of championship golf available across two stunning golf courses in the Fermanagh lakelands. This resort is ideal for those who want to experience the ultimate luxury golfing experience on challenging championship courses at a location with a stunning backdrop. The two courses at Lough Erne Golf Resort are the Faldo Course and Castle Hume Golf Course. The Faldo Course was designed by six-time major winner, Sir Nick Faldo and has fantastic playing conditions with links-like fairways and stunning views of Lough Erne. The Castle Hume Course is a parkland course decorated with thousands of trees, manicured fairways and greens. It regularly hosts competitions and events.

Golfing at Enniskillen Golf Club

Belle Isle can arrange preferred tee times, discounted greens fees, and other benefits at Enniskillen Golf Club. Enniskillen Golf Club is located just 18 minutes from Belle Isle Estate. It is an 18-hole parkland course located just outside of Enniskillen Town with tree-lined fairways and stunning views of the town and countryside. This historic golf club established in 1896 is ideal for golfers of all skill levels who are looking for a challenging and enjoyable day of golf.

Archery and Clay Pigeon Shooting on Belle Isle

Archery and clay pigeon shooting can be arranged for groups of 8 or more.

Upper and Lower Erne Loughs

County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland is dominated by the majestic Upper and Lower Erne Loughs, a place that is known for great food and drink. The Erne Water Taxi, Share Discovery Village's large cruiser, and the Inishcruiser are some of the ways to explore these Loughs.

Boatyard Distillery

You can tour this local distillery on the banks of Lough Erne and visit their tasting room.

Fishing on Belle Isle

Belle Isle has 4 pike fishing boats. You can fish on your own or one of their local and knowledgeable guides will accompany you. They will assist you with acquiring a fishing license.

Fermanagh Fun Farm

Only 10 minutes away, Fermanagh Fun Farm is a special place where your children can get a chance to interact with and fall in love with animals in an educational way.

Enniskillen Castle

Enniskillen Castle was built around 600 years ago by the ruling Gaelic Maguires and provides a key to Irish history, as it transitioned from a medieval stronghold to a plantation castle to a military barracks.

Cuilcagh Mountain Boardwalk

The Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail meanders through one of the largest expanses of blanket bog in Northern Ireland, traversing over tracks, boardwalk, and staircase. It's nicknamed “Staircase to Heaven.”

Marble Arch Caves

The Marble Arch Caves tour will take you down into the natural underground rivers, waterfalls, and chambers. You will get the chance to see a variety of cave formations as well as stalactites and stalagmites. The Marble Arch Caves are a series of stunning limestone caves located just 15 miles west of Belle Isle Estate. The caves developed off the northern slopes of the Cuilcagh Mountain to form the longest known cave system in Northern Ireland. As recently as 2019, the Marble Arch Caves have become a new filming location for the global phenomenon Game of Thrones, which is using the cave system in its production for the Game of Thrones prequel series.

Share Discovery Village

Share Discovery Village offers a large cruiser for cruising the Upper Lough Erne. The Inishcruiser has a fully licensed bar and catering cruiser seating 57 people. As well as offering the Inishcruiser, Share Discovery Village also offers a range of water, land and art activities. The vast range of activities and more details about the Inishcruiser can be obtained from Share Discovery Village Directly.

Devenish Island

Devenish Island has an old monastic site which features a 30-meter Romanesque decorated round tower dating back to the twelfth century.

Crom Estate

Discover Northern Ireland and embark on an adventure complete with breathtaking scenery and historic surroundings when you visit the National Trust Crom Estate. The National Trust Crom Estate set on the shores of Upper Lough Erne in County Fermanagh can be found approximately 20km from Belle Isle Estate. Whether you are looking to enjoy a woodland walk as a family, canoe up the Shannon-Erne waterway as a couple or complete a solo trip photographing the wildlife of Crom, there is something for everyone and a visit to the Crom Estate is certainly not to be missed.

Castle Coole

Castle Coole is a townland and a late-18th-century neo-classical mansion situated in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Set in a 1,200-acre wooded estate, it is one of three properties owned and managed by the National Trust in County Fermanagh, the others being Florence Court and the Crom Estate.

Florence Court House

Florence Court House is an 18th-century house with an estate and gardens located just 11 miles west of Belle Isle Estate. The property is currently owned by the National Trust and includes a variety of attractions open to the public, including various walking trails and gardens, as well as indoor facilities such as the Florence Court house, tearoom, shops, play area and visitor center. Some of the most notable features include the stunning Florence Court House, walled garden, and the original Irish Yew tree. Guided tours are available around the inside of the exquisite 18th-century Georgian mansion. The walled garden at Florence Court is 4 acres in size and includes a rose garden, ponds, and orchards of heirloom fruit. The Irish Yew tree is the most notable tree on the estate. It is a specimen of the two original Irish Yew saplings discovered by a local farmer in 1767. The estate is home to many other stunning gardens and natural features which are worth visiting.

Todds Leap Activity Centre

Boa Island

Belleek Pottery

Blakes of the Hollow Pub

Rossnowlagh Surf School

Belle Isle is only 1 hour away from world-class surfing in Donegal. Belle Isle can arrange a lesson for you with Rossnowlagh Surfschool.

Erne Tours

Belle Isle can organize your day out on the water, touring among the islands with either Erne Tours or Little Red Boats.

Corralea Activity Centre

Corralea Activity Centre offers activities such as camping, mountain biking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, archery, and climbing.