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The most remarkable natural feature of County
Fermanagh is the River Erne, which winds through the centre of the county. It expands into
two extensive lakes. Upper and Lower Lough Erne, both to which have many islands.
Navigable by cruiser boat, via lake and canal, this beautiful lake is connected to the
uppermost reaches of the Shannon, creating over 200 miles of linked waterways for pleasure
cruising and fishing. Some level land borders the river and lakes, but the rest of the
county is hilly - rising to 2,188 feet in Cuilcagh Mountain on the County Cavan border. In
the north-west Fermanagh touches the shore of Lough Melvin, and set among hills on the
western border are Upper and Lower Lough Macnean.
The limestone hills of west Fermanagh contain many interesting cave systems, and with the
exception of County Clare is the most notable area in Ireland for the speleologist. This
is a county with many attractions for the visitor; boating and fishing on the 'lakeland of
Ulster', climbing, interesting monuments, and throughout the county the charm of good
scenery and pleasant towns and villages.
Though Enniskillen is the county's capital,
Belleek, a tiny village on the western border is more famous because it is the home of the
regions beautiful translucent Parian china, prized by collectors.
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