Take a pleasant, gentle walk around the tranquil Lough Coole, spotting wildlife and glimpses of the mansion house on the way.
A
Fermanagh walk
posted on 31/01/23 by Walk NI. Last update : 15/02/23
Description
Start : Castle Coole (BT74 6JY), National Trust
(S/E) Starting from the visitor car park, take the path on the right (North)West) past the play-park. This path passes the site of the original Queen Anne house.
(1) At the boat house, turn right (North) and follow the path around the lake (Lough Coole).
(2) 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.
(3) 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. (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 57 m - Visitor car-park
- 1 : km 0.57 - alt. 55 m - Boat house
- 2 : km 0.86 - alt. 52 m - Path to the shore of the Lough
- 3 : km 1.45 - alt. 56 m - Main Exit Road
- S/E : km 2.37 - alt. 57 m - Visitor car-park
Useful Information
Start : Castle Coole (BT74 6JY), National Trust
Driving to the start : Castle Coole is located off the A4 road to Belfast 1.5 miles South East of Enniskillen.
Parking : Parking is located beside the reception and tea room area.
Terrain : Surfaced path
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : Tea rooms and toilets
Note : Please note that National Trust entrance pricing applies for this walk.
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During the walk or to do/see around
You can visit Castle Coole for a fee.