Castle Coole - Lake Walk Trail
Take a pleasant, gentle walk around the tranquil Lough Coole, spotting wildlife and glimpses of the mansion house on the way.
County
Fermanagh
Distance
1.1 miles
OS Map
Sheet 18
Nearest Town
Enniskillen
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Lakeland, Parkland & Grassland
Terrain
Surfaced Path
Grid Reference (Start)
H260431
Grid Reference (End)
H260431
Point of Interest
Castle Coole House
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Fermanagh
Route Description
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 (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
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.
Accessibility Grade
Facilities
Car park, tea rooms and toilets
Publication
25 Walks in Fermanagh - cost £4.95. Explore Northern Ireland 2014 (National Trust) (downloadable on this webpage).
Publication Availability
Contact Fermanagh VIC on 028 6632 3110 or email: fvic@fermanagh.gov.uk
