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.
The National Trust has a pawprint rating system to help you understand how dog friendly our properties are. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Castle Coole is a two pawprint rated place. This means you will be able to take your dog into most areas, but not everywhere.
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. Your dog is also welcome in the tearoom on a short lead.
Dogs are not allowed in the mansion, with the exception of guide dogs. They are also are not permitted on the farmland at Castle Coole. This is a grazing area and livestock should not be disturbed.
There are water bowls for your dog outside visitor reception and dog waste bins are located around the estate.
Dog owners are invited to pick up a free Pooch Passport for their pet this autumn at Castle Coole.
Each passport will contain space to receive a stamp from participating National Trust places, and with four stamps owners will receive treats from Forthglade’s National Trust natural pet food range. With eight stamps owners will be able to collect an exclusive National Trust dog snood.
You can pick up your pooch passport, dog treats and snood in the following areas over the coming months;
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 leads 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 leads may foul in areas where ongoing wildlife conservation is taking place. They may also disturb or upset other visitors, with and without dogs, who are not comfortable with dogs off leads.
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.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.
Rest and refuel after enjoying a walk with your dog. Here's a selection of the best walks with dog-friendly cafés at places we look after.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog(s) 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.