Coole Park

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Coole Park is a nature reserve of approximately 1,000 acres located a few miles west of Gort, County Galway, Ireland. It is managed by the Irish National Parks & Wildlife Service, part of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The park is in a low–lying karstic limestone area characterised by seasonal lakes, known as turloughs, which are almost unique to Ireland. It has extensive woodlands. There are 6 kilometres of signposted nature trails plus a formal late 18th century walled garden. ()

Created: XVIII centuryElevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°5'6"N, 8°51'13"W

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Nearby attractions include: Dunguaire Castle, Kilmacduagh monastery, Lough Bunny, Thoor Ballylee.

5 miNW
Tower house museum on a bay-side outcrop
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Monastery
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Forts and castles
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Church
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Forts and castles
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Forts and castles
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Archaeological site
Doorus Demesne wedge tomb
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Garden, Historical place, Park
Coole Park, Gort
29 min walk • Coole Park is a nature reserve of approximately 1,000 acres located a few miles west of Gort, County Galway, Ireland. It is managed by the Irish National Parks & Wildlife Service, part of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.