Fallaheran Lough

The water here is surprisingly still, even when the wind picks up across the surrounding moorland. Fallaheran Lough sits in that quiet corner of Fermanagh and Omagh where few tourists bother to venture, which is precisely why it's worth the drive from Omagh.

It's a modest lake - don't expect the dramatic scale of Neagh or the tourist infrastructure of Erne. What you get instead is a proper bit of Ulaid countryside: open water, boggy banks, and the kind of light that makes photography a genuine pleasure. The walk around isn't strenuous, though the ground can be soft and muddy depending on recent rainfall, so decent boots are non-negotiable.

For walkers and birdwatchers, this is honest work. You might spot whooper swans in winter or have the place nearly to yourself on a weekday morning. Families with young children might find it a bit underwhelming - there's no café, no visitor centre, no facilities to speak of. But if you're staying at Gortin Glen Glamping just down the road, it makes a straightforward afternoon outing without the fuss of more popular spots.

Go early to avoid the midges in summer. Autumn works well too, when the bog cotton catches the light. Allow ninety minutes for a gentle loop if you're not in a rush. It costs nothing, which feels about right for what's on offer - simple, free, and exactly what it appears to be.