DISTANCE

1.4 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

Castle Coole - Lake Walk Trail

Fermanagh

Take a pleasant, gentle walk around the tranquil Lough Coole, spotting wildlife and glimpses of the mansion house on the way.

DISTANCE

1.4 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

OS MAP

Sheet 18

GRID REFERENCE

H260431

COUNTY

Fermanagh

NEAREST TOWN

Enniskillen

LANDSCAPE

Lakeland, Parkland & Grassland

TERRAIN

Surfaced Path

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

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DIFFICULTY

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TRAIL INFORMATION

Starting from the visitor car park, take the path on the right past the play-park. This path passes the site of the original Queen Anne house. At the boat house, turn right and follow the path around the lake.

Shortly after the boat house, a gravel path to your left reaches the shore of the Lough. Take a stroll down see if you can spot our resident swans before returning to the path and continuing your walk.

At this point, catch glimpses of views of the house across the lake. Continue on the path, taking a left at the main exit road and another once that reaches the drive. Continue on up the hill to return to the visitor car-park.

* Please note that National Trust entrance pricing applies for this walk.

TRAIL INFORMATION

Starting from the visitor car park, take the path on the right past the play-park. This path passes the site of the original Queen Anne house. At the boat house, turn right and follow the path around the lake.

Shortly after the boat house, a gravel path to your left reaches the shore of the Lough. Take a stroll down see if you can spot our resident swans before returning to the path and continuing your walk.

At this point, catch glimpses of views of the house across the lake. Continue on the path, taking a left at the main exit road and another once that reaches the drive. Continue on up the hill to return to the visitor car-park.

* Please note that National Trust entrance pricing applies for this walk.

GETTING TO THE START

Castle Coole is located off the A4 road to Belfast 1.5 miles South East of Enniskillen. Parking is located beside the reception and tea room area.

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