A community-run nature park with lakeside walkways, woodlands, and abundant wildlife — an ideal family day out in the Louth countryside.
Stroll the lakeside loop past 18 educational interpretative boards. The five-acre site hosts 57+ species of trees and shrubs, over 47 bird species, plus butterflies and insects. Ducks and swans are resident year-round — bring sweetcorn, oats or peas instead of bread if you want to feed them.
A large, modern playground for under-12s, upgraded and officially reopened in 2019. Equipment and surfacing are EN1176/EN1177 certified. Children must be supervised at all times.
This 19th-century cottage was home to Agnes Burns, sister of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns. Her husband William Galt built the pond for the Fortescue estate in 1817. The cottage now houses the C&A Coffee Dock, and the couple's story is told on-site.
The pond is stocked with coarse fish (average depth ~2m, max 3.25m) and has dedicated fishing decks. Day tickets are available from the coffee dock.
The on-site conference centre seats 120 and hosts everything from AGMs and launch events to weddings, communions, and family gatherings. Audio-visual equipment and catering are available. Bookings: +353 42 937 9019.
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