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Florence Court Blue Trail

Northern Ireland

Visitors walking through the wooded trails at Florence Court, County Fermanagh
Visitors walking through the wooded trails at Florence Court, County Fermanagh | © National Trust iamges/Paul Canning Photography

A gentle, circular walk through native Irish woodland with historical estate features along the way. Explore the Pleasure Grounds and Walled Garden at Florence Court on the route and look out for one of the most famous trees in Ireland – the original Irish yew tree.

Start point

Visitor centre, OSNI grid ref: NV272002

Trail information

Difficulty*

Accessibility**

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 2.2 (km: 3.52)
Duration 45 mins
Dog friendly***
  1. *A gentle, even gradient walk.

  2. **Accessible route available. For further details, please see section marked Access. 

  3. ***Dogs are welcome on leads.

  • Total stages: 5

    Total stages: 5

    Start point

    Visitor centre, OSNI grid ref: NV272002

    Stage 1

    Start from the visitor centre, turning right and crossing the bridge. Follow the path to the left and continue on the path, taking care crossing the road at the admission hut.

    Stage 2

    The trail rejoins the main path here. Continue to follow the signs, crossing a large bridge. Note this part of the path is used by other walkers and horse riders.

    Stage 3

    You'll reach a crossing where the Blue Trail continues to the right, passing the Florence Court Yew tree. Follow the path through the forest and alongside the field toward the pleasure grounds.

    Irish yew tree in the gardens at Florence Court, County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland.
    Irish yew tree at Florence Court, County Fermanagh | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

    Stage 4

    Continue around the corner to the right and over the bridge into the Pleasure Grounds.

    Stage 5

    Continue through the Pleasure Grounds, keeping to the left and crossing the large wide bridge. Follow the path back around to the right, passing the Sawmill, Summer House and past the mansion. Continue across the road and onwards to return to the visitor centre.

    View of the Rose Garden at Florence Court in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
    The Rose Garden at Florence Court, County Fermanagh | © National Trust / Paul Canning

    End point

    Visitor centre, OSNI grid ref: NV272002

    Trail map

    Florence Court Blue Trail map
    Florence Court Blue Trail map, County Fermanagh | © Crown Copyright (2012) Land and Property Services permit no. 120099

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A trail through the forest park at Florence Court which rewards walkers with views across Fermanagh and beyond at its peak.

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Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT92 1DB

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