Natural features

Crom Estate

United Kingdom Fermanagh and Omagh Lisnaskea

Crom Estate
Photo: Gfox228, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A peaceful estate of woods, islands and shores on Upper Lough Erne, one of the most important nature conservation areas in Northern Ireland. Look for pine martens, rare butterflies and bats, and the ruins of the old castle and its ancient yew trees.


Cottages on the estate can be rented, and boats can be hired to explore the lough.

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