So if you need to get away and free your mind of chaos, then check out our list of the top ten most relaxing things to do.
1. Ross House Equestrian Holidays
The stately Ross House, situated on the shores of Lough Sheelin, is a 400 acre farm with many attractions to entertain those who visit. As well as providing wonderful horse riding facilities, visitors can also enjoy relaxing activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, and tennis.
2. Jampa Ling Buddhist Centre
If it’s some time out you need, then the Jampa Ling Budhist Centre is the place you should visit. Set in the countryside, the centre offers a variety of courses, retreats and workshops. You don’t have to participate in a course to stat there, however should you wish to be part of a workshop, they offer ones on yoga, meditation, philosophy, and medicinal and culinary herbs, to name a few.
3. Canoeing on Lough Oughter
There’s nothing like taking to the open water to relax a busy mind. Cavan Canoeing is a dedicated centre to canoeing and kayaking related activities. You have the option of taking the canoe out on your own or availing of a guide.
4. Killykeen Forest Park
The incredibly scenic Killykeen Forest Park has a variety of beautiful walking trails ranging from 1.5km to 5.8km. The walks will lead you through the woods and along the shoreline. There is a variety of wildlife to be seen on these walks including grey squirrels, stoats, badgers, foxes and hedgehogs.
5. Bike Tour
If walks aren’t your thing, then why not rent a bike? On Yer Bike Tours Belturbet rent out bikes for just €12.50 a day.
6. Dún an Rí Forest Park
Dún an Rí Forest Park, situated near Knigscourt, is 225-hectares of peace and beauty. There are a number of colour coded forest walks so you can take off for as long as you wish without any fear of getting lost! If you take a walk by the river, keep an eye out for otters and minks.
7. Outdoors and Dirty / Sports
If your idea of relaxation is blowing off steam through sporting activities, then you will thoroughly enjoy Outdoors and Dirty. They have a wide range of interesting activities including wild water hovercraft racing and rage buggy rallying.
8. Marble Arch Caves Geopark
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle, why not go underground? The Marble Arch Caves Geopark, situated at the foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain, have been described as “a miracle of nature” and “one of the finest show caves in Europe”. If cave trekking isn’t your thing, the park also offers activities such as cruising, canoeing, walking, cycling, and fishing.
9. Cavan Burren Park
There’s nothing quite like taking to the wide open countryside to rid your mind of stress. The Cavan Burren Park, situated in Blacklion, is a beautiful place to hike and it is also home to a number of historical features such as forts, tombs, and kilns. Guided tours of the park are also offered.
10. Farnham Estate Health Spa
Sometimes a spa day is the only solution! The Farnham Estate Health Spa has a wide range of pamper treatments you can enjoy.
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