
Discover more at Castle Coole
Find out when Castle Coole is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Dogs are welcome at Castle Coole. With acres of parkland to explore there of plenty of opportunities for bounding, jumping, sniffing and splashing through this Fermanagh estate.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged-friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Castle Coole is a one pawprint rated place.
Dogs are welcome here, but facilities are limited. They’ll be able to stretch their legs in the car park and walk in the nearby open spaces, depending on the season. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Pull on your walking boots and stride out on a country adventure with your dog. The two trails available at Castle Coole are the Beech Trail and Lake Walk Trail, which are both dog friendly walks for you and your furry companion to enjoy.
Please keep your dogs under control: please respect other walkers and keep your dogs on leads, especially as the walks are alongside water and other areas which could be a risk for an uncontrolled dog.
Respect the wildlife: the estate is home to an assortment of animals and plants, especially wildflowers such as the bluebells which we wish to protect, with the lake being home to an array of creatures, livestock and plants on the Beech trail.
Don’t leave any presents behind: Please come prepared to clean up after your dog. There are dog waste bins on the estate so no waste is left for other users to discover.
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a short lead across the property. The grounds of Castle Coole are home to a wide variety of species and dogs off lead can disturb nesting sites and lead to physical damage of habitat through the trampling of vegetation, which can adversely damage more fragile species of plants.
Dogs off lead may also foul in areas where ongoing wildflife conservation is taking place. Dogs off lead may also disturb or upset other visitors, with and without dogs, who are not comfortable with dogs off lead.
Please note: Dogs are not permitted on the farmland. This is a grazing area and livestock should not be disturbed.
Help us to keep Castle Coole a clean place for all our visitors to enjoy.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Find out when Castle Coole is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
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If you’re bringing your dog to the places we care for, here’s information on the Canine Code and pawprint rating system to plan your visit.
After a good dog walk in the fresh air, find a place to sit and relax with your dog in a dog-friendly café.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog to get the most out of the places in our care.
Stride out on a walk through the woodland park, stroll beside the lake or join a guided tour to discover a historic landscape.
Tuck into a seasonal menu of hot lunches, sandwiches, teas, coffees, cakes and bakes in the historic Tallow House Tea-room at Castle Coole.
Step inside one of the finest neo-classical houses in Ireland, experience the ornate interiors and explore the extensive servant’s’ world below stairs.
With water bowls, hitching posts and plenty of ground to cover, the places in our care aren't just for history-loving hounds. The sandy beaches and woodland trails on offer are a dog-walker's dream. From dog exercise areas to dog-friendly accommodation, discover a slice of canine heaven when visiting with your four-legged friend.