Coole Park
| Coole Park | |
|---|---|
Autograph Tree in the Walled Garden | |
| Type | National |
| Location | near Gort, County Galway |
| Coordinates | 53°05′47″N 8°50′06″W / 53.0965°N 8.835°W |
| Area | 1,000 acres (404.69 ha) |
| Created | late 18th century |
| Founder | Robert Gregory |
| Operated by | National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland) |
| Status | Open all year |
| Website | www |
| Official name | Coole Lough & Garryland Wood |
| Designated | 30 May 1990 |
| Reference no. | 473 |
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Coole Park is a nature reserve of approximately 1,000 acres (4 km2) 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.