Shannon Pot

#260 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Shannon Pot or Legnashinna is a pool in the karst landscape in the townland of Derrylahan near Cuilcagh Mountain in County Cavan, Ireland. An aquifer-fed naturally fluctuating pool, it is the traditional source of the River Shannon. ()

Alternative names: Length: 52 ftWidth: 52 ftMaximum depth: 48 ftElevation: 341 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°14'5"N, 7°55'8"W

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Shannon Pot – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cuilcagh, Calf House, Blacklion.

4.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cuilcagh
126 min walk • Cuilcagh is a mountain on the border between County Fermanagh and County Cavan. With a height of 665 metres it is the highest point in both counties. It is also the 170th highest peak on the island of Ireland, and Ireland's only cross-border county top.
2.5 miNE
Memorial
Calf House
64 min walk • The Calf House or Druid's Altar is a portal tomb or dolmen in Burren Forest, County Cavan, Ireland. It dates from Neolithic times. It is located close to the Giant's Leap wedge tomb.
4.3 miNE
Village
Blacklion
109 min walk • The stunning landscape surrounding Blacklion is a paradise for outdoor activities. Visitors can explore the nearby Cuilcagh Mountain Park, home to the famous Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, also known as the Stairway to Heaven.