Acorn Retreat Activities in Co Fermanagh

Acorn Retreat is ideally situated for anyone wishing to enjoy a range of activities and outdoor pursuits. The Fermanagh Lakelands offer a host of water-based activities for all ages and interests; there are numerous Golf Course nearby for the golfing enthusiast; Walking & Trekking the unspoilt Fermanagh countryside is always popular; the beaches along Donegal's coastline provide top class surfing; Enniskillen Omniplex and the Ardhowen Theatre offer entertainment programs to suit a wide variety of tastes and the many friendly restaurants & pubs in Enniskillen are the perfect way to wind down at the end of the day.

Golf in Fermanagh
Caving Fermanagh
Watersports
Cinema & Theatre
Fishing Fermanagh
Walking & Trekking Fermanagh
Horse Riding
Restaurants & Pubs

Golfing in Fermanagh:

Lough Erne Golf Resort, Co Fermanagh - For the golf enthusiast the Nick Faldo Championship Golf course due to open mid 2009 will be an exciting challenge. The routing of the course has been planned carefully to take full advantage of the natural topography. This will make for fourteen holes where the waters of the Lough comes into play including an island green - a course that will excite the best of players! “With Castle Hume Lough on one side and Lower Lough Erne on the other, this golf course encompasses a natural Lakeland that none could have designed better!”

Castle Coole, Co Fermanagh - 18 hole, parkland course. Castle Coole is an old course set in the grounds of Castle Coole, (the National Trusts most important property), and amongst mature trees. 100 years old. Clubs & carts can be hired.

... and Golfing in nearby Donegal:

Bundoran - 18 hole, championship course. Lessons available, two instructors. This course is one the oldest in the area and on the sea front. Clubs & carts can be hired.

Murvagh - 18 hole, links course. Murvagh is a very beautiful golf course on the edge of Donegal Bay.

Narin & Portnoo Golf Club - 18 hole, links courses. Very picturesque course in South-West Donegal. Some very challenging holes.

Rosses Point - 18 hole, links course. This is one of Irelands great championship links, it was founded in 1894 and plays host to the West of Ireland Golf Championship each year.

Fishing & Angling in Fermanagh:

There is plenty of good angling in Ireland, but few places have more to offer than Fermanagh. Fifty miles of Lough Erne, Lough Melvin at Garrison, two Lough Macneans, rivers like the Colebrooke, Garvary, Ballinamallard, Termon, Arney, Kesh and Finn, along with many other smaller lakes and streams can provide sport to satisfy the most discerning coarse or game angler.

Caving in Fermanagh:

The limestone geology of the area has attracted cavers since the last century. Marble Arch Show Caves are a splendid tourist attraction [www.marblearchcaves.net] and the nearby Boho caves are used by potholers.

Walking & Trekking in Fermanagh:

The scenic beauty of Fermanagh and its varied landscapes makes the county the ideal place for the walking and trekking enthusiast. You can choose to explore the longer distance waymarked ways or follow the trails in the local forest parks. Fermanagh District Council have produced a carefully planned and comprehensive walking guide, detailing 25 unique walks throughout the County. The Walking guide grades the walks into four categories from Easy to Difficult and outlines distance, grade and average time to complete as well as the type of terrain, maps available and facilities en route.

Watersports:

Lough Erne, the jewel in Fermanagh's crown, is the perfect location for watersports; from fishing to waterskiing and cruising to canoeing, the Fermanagh Lakeland's have it all. There are a number of watersport centres offering jet skiing, canoeing, banana boat rides etc. and each year the Irish Wakeboard Nationals takes place in Enniskillen.

... or you could try Surfing in Donegal:

A 40 minute drive along the scenic shore road will take you to the coastal town of Bundoran. Famous for its tubular reefs and consistent swells, the area is now recognised worldwide as a premier surf destination. Breaks include the infamous Bundoran "Peak" (intermediate to advanced surfers), "Black Spot" (advanced surfers), 3D'S (Expert surfers) and Tullan Strand (all surfing levels). For more information www.surfworldireland.com

Horse Riding:

Fermanagh and its neighbouring counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim give the trail rider an insight into some of Ireland's most beautiful and untouched countryside. Riders are led by experienced guides through a landscape as varied as quiet lakeshore trails to sandy beaches pounded by Atlantic waves, cool forests to rugged misty mountains, bogland clad in purple heather to gentle rolling green pasture.

Cinema & Theatre:

Fermanagh's 'Theatre by the Lakes', the Ardowen is located on the outskirts of Enniskillen and boasts a varied program from local productions to international acts, certain to appeal to all tastes.

Enniskillen Omniplex located in the middle of the town has seven screens showing all the latest block buster movies. Combine a movie with a relaxing meal in one of Enniskillen's excellent Restaurants.

Restaurants & Pubs:

From Italian cuisine to the latest Japanese sushi bar you'll find a vast range of restaurants sure to get your taste buds tingling and your mouth watering in Enniskillen - quality Irish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Indian food are all on the menu. The town also has a good selection of pubs and bars. Blake's of 'The Hollow' is one of the most famous pubs in Ireland and has proudly served visitors and locals alike for well over a century.