Crom Castle
 On the shores of the Upper Lough Erne in County Fermanagh lies
one of the most important nature conservation sites owned by the
National Trust - Crom Estate.
The
1,900 acre estate includes the largest surviving area of oak woodland
in Northern Ireland and one of the most important and least spoilt
freshwater habitats in the British Isles.
The wealth of wildlife at Crom is exemplified by the presence of
two rare butterflies - the purple hair-streak and wood white, the
elusive pine marten and the largest herony in Ireland.
There are many fine old buildings which enhance the landscape including
the ruins of The Old Castle, Chrchton Tower and Crom Church. The
19th century castle is private and not open to the public.
 A Visitor Centre houses an exhibition on the history and wildlife
of the estate, lecture room, the Little Orchard Tea Room, a small
shop, slipway and seven excellent self catering cottages. Boat hire
and overnight bird and mammal watching hide can be arranged through
the Visitor Centre. Day tickets for coarse fishing are available.
Crom Castle is within easy driving distance of two other National
Trust properties in Fermanagh - Florence Court and Castle Coole.
Opening Arrangements:
Easter to the end of Septmber, daily 10 - 6 (Sundays 12 - 6)
Shop & Tea-room: Open 2pm - 5pm Saturday and Sunday daily during
July and August.
How to get here:
On the Newtownbutler - Crom Road, 3 miles
West of Newtownbutler.
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