Coole-Garryland Park is the former home of Lady Augusta Gregory and a regular destination for literary greats such as Yeats, Synge and Russell, this Nature Reserve is a wonderful site for a relaxing afternoon stroll or picnic. The main habitats present are turloughs (home to the famous swans of Coole) and woodlands, the latter accessible by an extensive labyrinth of pathways. The trees present are a mixture of conifers and broadleaves, with some spectacular specimen trees among them. A visitor centre, tea room and toilets, as well as ample car parking, are available free of charge. Nearby is a walled garden containing the famous ‘autograph tree’ - a massive copper beech with the carved initials of the many illustrious visitors to the area.
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