County Fermanagh is the westernmost of the six counties of Northern Ireland, and is predominantly rural in nature. It is bordered to the north-east by County Tyrone, the only one of Northern Ireland's counties with which it shares a border.

The county is dominated by the two vast lakes, Upper Lough Erne and Lower Lough Erne. There also home to many smaller lakes including Lough Scolborn, Lough Melvin and Upper and Lower Lough Macnean, earning County Fermanagh the sobriquet "Ireland's Lake District". Ironically, it is the only county in Northern Ireland that doesn't border Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles. Exploring the loughs of County Fermanagh by boat is a popular activity among visitors, with ferries and cruisers available for hire in the summer.

County Fermanagh is a county whose geography is very much defined by its water courses. As well as myriad lakes, there are many rivers that cross the county, such as the Arney, Sillees, Owenbrean, Cladagh, Sruh Croppa, Aghinrawn and the Colebrook River, With so many crystal clear lakes and pristine waterways it is no surprise that County Fermanagh is one of the most popular destinations in Northern Ireland amongst anglers.

The loughs and rivers stand in stark contrast to the mountains and forests that drape the rest of the county. The mountains of Cuilcagh, Belmore, Brougher, Molly, Benaughlin, Slieve Rushen, Derrin and Slieve Beagh create some of the most ruggedly beautiful vistas in Northern Ireland, while the forests of east and west County Fermanagh are a haven for wildlife. This is still very much a rural country, best explored by not sticking to the beaten track.

Set on the shores of Lough Erne, Enniskillen is the county's largest town, yet boasts a population of only 13,500, retaining an intimate and traditional ambience which visitors never fail to find endearing. The imposing Enniskillen Castle is one of the most magnificent castles in Northern Ireland and a popular tourist attraction. Pushing further back in time is the ancient and mysterious Drumskinny Stone Circle, steeped in myth and legend.

Although a definite favourite with visitors keen on outdoor pursuits, County Fermanagh remains a somewhat secret treasure, yet to become a mainstream tourist destination. As a result, it has retained an atmosphere drawn from yesteryear, offering visitors a taste of authentic Northern Irish life.