View of Coole Lough – Walled Garden at Coole Park loop from Coole-Garryland Nature Reserve

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View of Coole Lough – Walled Garden at Coole Park loop from Coole-Garryland Nature Reserve

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View of Coole Lough – Walled Garden at Coole Park loop from Coole-Garryland Nature Reserve

01:38

6.30km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.34 km

Large Tree by the Water

Highlight • Natural

It's on the way beside the wood right along the water.

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2.70 km

View of Coole Lough

Highlight • Lake

Coole Lough is a turlough. From the irish 'Dry' and Loch 'lake', a turlough is a seasonal lake created during periods of rain when the groundwater rises over a limestone …

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3.58 km

The Autograph Tree (Copper Beech)

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.47 km

The sheltered garden within the high walls was said to be loved by the last owner of Coole House, Lady Augusta Gregory. What remain of old hothouses, used to grow exotic fruit, make for unique picnic bench shelters.

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4.53 km

The Autograph Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the start of the 20th century, Lady Augusta Gregory, a writer and dramatist, lived at Coole House and hosted a number of literary greats to stay with her. They …

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6.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

1.36 km

983 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

1.60 km