The
Cavan Way provides a pleasant hill and valley walking connection between the
Leitrim Way at Dowra, a small village community near the source of the River Shannon (the
longest river in The British Isles) and the Ulster Way at
Blacklion village.
It's the only day on this walk but what a pleasant day
it is. Following generally the course of the young river to its source at the
mystical Shannon 'Pot', the walk follows quiet valley and riverside landscapes
to the more unenclosed uplands of the spring line of the river's source. The
walker will enjoy the upland section between the 'Pot' and Blacklion, which
includes the forested Burren area and its cemetery of ancient tombs, stone
megaliths and monuments. Fine views are obtained from these elevated upland
areas.
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It's the only day on this walk but what a pleasant day
it is. Following generally the course of the young river to its source at the
mystical Shannon 'Pot', the walk follows quiet valley and riverside landscapes
to the more unenclosed uplands of the spring line of the river's source. The
walker will enjoy the upland section between the 'Pot' and Blacklion, which
includes the forested 
