Explore.
Discover the beautiful surroundings of County Leitrim.
Within walking distance
Enjoy a picnic at Lough Rynn lake
Grab a blanket, pick up a few snacks, lounge by the lake and enjoy the view
Have afternoon tea in Lough Rynn Castle
Perfect treat to share with someone. Served daily between 12noon and 6pm. €50.00 for 2 people
Go for a walk through the woodlands and stroll the beautiful walled garden
Set adjacent to Lough Rynn’s 300 acres, there are plenty of stunning ancient woodland walks or take in the walled gardens
Go in search of Druid’s Altar
A megalithic tomb which dates from the Bronze-Age, roughly 2,000 to 3,000 BC. The tomb or dolmen resembles a ‘table and chair’ and is locally known as Druid’s Altar
Cycle the countryside
Borrow one of the complementary bicycles and take off on the country back roads, historic lake, castle and surroundings
Fishing
Watch the waves lap against the shore as you cast a line to see if anything is biting. Complementary fishing rods available for our guests
Driving Distance
Go for a tasting in Drumshambo Shed Distillery - Distillery tour is open 10am-6pm - €19 per adult - 30 minute drive
Take a step back in time at Glenview Folk Museum. Set up in 2000 to preserve Ireland’s heritage and true identity - 20 minute drive
This famous Leitrim landmark served as an inspiration to William Butler Yeats - 40 minute drive
Strokestown Park National Famine Museum
The National Famine Museum was established at Strokestown Park using original documents from the time which were unearthed during restoration works in the 1980's - 30 minute drive
Carrick on Shannon Golf Club
Go for a round of golf on Carrick on Shannon’s 18 hole golf course constructed to the highest USGA specifications - 30 minute drive
Walk or paddle the Shannon Blueway from Drumshanbo to Carrick on Shannon which includes 16.5km of water trails and over 10km of walking routes - 30 minute drive
Lough Key Forest Park
Take a day trip to Lough Key, take the audio tour, which will walk you through the 19th century tunnels to the top of the Moylurg Tower and over the Tree Canopy Trail. Kids Adventure Play Kingdom and Boda Borg ‘crystal maze’ like quest means fun for all the family - 35 minute drive
Eat and Drink
Best Tea and Treat: Lena’s Tea House
Best Coffee: Mudshot, Fabiani
Best Lunch: The Boardwalk, The Landmark Hotel
Best Sunday Lunch: Cox’s Steakhouse
Best Pint: Casey’s Bar
Best Pub Grub: The Purple Onion
Best Casual Dinner: The Oarsman
Best Sandwich: Crumbs Sandwich Bar
Best Cocktail: The Barrelstore
Best Pizza: Di Vinos
Best Fine Dining: Sandstone Restaurant, Lough Rynn Castle
