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BelcooBéal Cú
Give Belcoo one full day plus one night: caves, boardwalk and border village. Without a car, skip it — buses are too thin.
Belcoo is a 440-person border village in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, joined to Blacklion in County Cavan across a river that drains Upper into Lower Lough MacNean. The border has been open and unpatrolled since 1998, so the two villages act as one place. The draw is limestone country: show caves, a boardwalk over blanket bog, and a karst park. You need a car for almost all of it.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, some sites closed)
- Airports
- BFS · DUB · NOC
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Belcoo999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance (UK)999
- Police non-urgent (UK)101
- NHS non-urgent (UK)111
- Emergency (Republic of Ireland)112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Belcoo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA quiet rural area and one of the safer corners of the UK.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance (uk) · 101 police non-urgent (uk) · 111 NHS non-urgent (UK)
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBFS Belfast International (About 2 h by road; Goldline 261 to Enniskillen, then Bus Éireann 458 or Ulsterbus 64).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: the caves, boardwalk and karst park are 5–15 km (3.1–9.3 mi) out on rural roads with no useful bus.A car is effectively required: the caves, boardwalk and karst park are 3.1–9.3 mi (5–15 km) out on rural roads with no useful bus.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a village café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- BeerPint of beer£5–6 (≈ US$7–8) (UK side), €5–6 (≈ US$6–7) (Republic side)
- Budget bedCaravan or trailer-tent pitch, a night, per room£35 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedInn double room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedInn double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £140 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BFS Belfast International (About 2 h by road; Goldline 261 to Enniskillen, then Bus Éireann 458 or Ulsterbus 64) · DUB Dublin (About 2 h 45 min by road; the usual arrival for Republic-side trips) · NOC Ireland West (Knock) (About 1 h 30 min by road via Sligo and Manorhamilton)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Apr (14). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Belcoo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
18 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
15 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
14 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
15 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
16 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
17 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
17 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: the caves, boardwalk and karst park are 5–15 km out on rural roads with no useful bus. The village itself is walkable in 5 minutes, and you can cross to Blacklion on foot. Fill up before you arrive — fuel is cheaper on the Republic side.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–45 min by car
A4 by car, or Bus Éireann 458 / Ulsterbus 64
Main town for the area: castle, stately homes, full services.
Marble Arch Caves
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car via Marlbank Road, Florencecourt
Guided tour of an 11.5 km (7.1 mi) cave system; book a slot in summer.Guided tour of an 7.1 mi (11.5 km) cave system; book a slot in summer.
Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car to the Marlbank Road trailhead
4 miles over bog with a steep final stairway; about an hour each way.
Cavan Burren Park
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Car via the R206 towards Blacklion
Free karst landscape with megaliths; open daily from morning to dusk.
Manorhamilton
cautionDoor to door: About 25 min
N16 by car, or Bus Éireann 458
Useful for glens and prehistoric sites; thin without a car.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Belcoo Main Street
The inn, the pub and the shop; 200 m from the border crossing. Best if you have no car and want food on foot.
Lattone Road / Lough MacNean shore
Caravan park and activity centre north of the village; you need a car for everything.
Blacklion (Republic side)
Same street, different country and currency: rooms and a fine-dining restaurant, prices in euro.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–110 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- £110 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn double room1 × 1 night × £120 | £120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Marble Arch Caves adult ticket2 × £17 | £33 |
| Cuilcagh boardwalk parking1 × £5 | £5 |
| Car hire, one day1 × £45 · check | £45 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 · check | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £38 |
| Trip total≈ £211 per person per day, bed included | £421≈ US$600 |
Customs House Country Inn B&B double about £120
2026 estimate in pounds; cross-border spending in euro is extra. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a village café | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Pint of beer | £5–6 (≈ US$7–8) (UK side), €5–6 (≈ US$6–7) (Republic side) |
| Marble Arch Caves adult / child / concession ticket | £16.50 (≈ US$25) / £8.50 (≈ US$12) / £14.50 (≈ US$20) |
| Cuilcagh boardwalk parking | £5 (≈ US$7) |
| Caravan or trailer-tent pitch | £35 (≈ US$50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- You cross an international border on foot or by car: carry your passport or ID and check your car insurance and licence cover for both jurisdictions.
- Mobile data switches between UK and Irish networks; roaming rules differ, so check your plan before relying on it.
- Cuilcagh boardwalk parking is charged and the bog is a protected habitat: stay on the boardwalk.
- Rural roads are narrow with passing places and farm traffic; drive on the left.
- Some caves and trails close or flood after heavy rain: check locally before setting out.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance (UK)
- 999
- Police non-urgent (UK)
- 101
- NHS non-urgent (UK)
- 111
- Emergency (Republic of Ireland)
- 112
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BelcooBéal Cú
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My bed tonight
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Chuig an seoladh seo, le do thoilTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance (UK)999
- Police non-urgent (UK)101
- NHS non-urgent (UK)111
- Emergency (Republic of Ireland)112
Embassy
No embassies in Belcoo: US and most others in Dublin or London; Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs handles Irish citizens. Check before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Éireann 458, Enniskillen → Belcoo: about 30–40 min, roughly hourly to every two hours (check)
- Ulsterbus 64, Enniskillen → Belcoo: twice daily
- Taxi, Belcoo → Marble Arch Caves: about £15–20 (≈ US$20–30) (check)
Say or show
- Go raibh maith agat — Thank you (guh rev mah agut)
- Dia duit — Hello (jeea gwit)
- Cé mhéad é? — How much is it? (kay vade ay)
- Cá bhfuil an leithreas? — Where is the toilet? (kaw will un leh-rass)
- An féidir liom íoc le cárta? — Can I pay by card? (un fay-der lum eek leh kar-ta)
- Sláinte — Cheers (slawn-cha)
English is spoken everywhere; Irish is a courtesy on both sides of the border.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Belcoo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, some sites closed) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialMarble Arch Caves — official site
- officialCavan Burren Park — official site
- officialBus Éireann
- secondaryWikivoyage: Belcoo, revision 5324447 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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