Quality Walk

Arney Battlefield Trail

This landscape has been an ancient routeway for thousands of years and was used by traders, adventurers and armies. The Battle of the Ford of the Biscuits was fought here in 1594, and the ruins of 18th century Nixon Hall nestles within a landscaped demesne of rolling drumlins. These looped community trails offer a unique walking experience with panoramic views of the Arney River Valley, Knockninny Hill, Enniskillen, Benaughlin, Belmore and Cuilcagh Mountains.

 

County

Fermanagh

Distance

1.3 miles

OS Map

18

Nearest Town

Arney, Bellanaleck

Route Shape

Circular

Route Type

Woodland

Terrain

Farm lanes, compacted gravel

Grid Reference (Start)

H21471

Grid Reference (End)

H21471

Point of Interest

Arney Hall, Arney Battefield (of the Battle of the Ford of the Biscuits)

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Fermanagh

Route Description

This figure-of-eight trail rises gently above the surrounding countryside before dropping down to the site of the Battle of the Ford of the Biscuits. Enjoy the views over the Red Meadow and the fording point on the Arney River in the middle distance. Retrace your steps to continue around the GAA pitch and over the footbridge to complete the loop.


Getting to the Start (by Car)

The Trailhead is Located at Arney Community Centre on Arney Road

Dogs

Dogs are allowed. Dogs must be kept on leads due to cattle grazing in neighbouring fields.

Accessibility Grade

Grade 2

Facilities

Car park

Walk Location
Map of Northern Ireland