The National Trust, Northern Ireland's largest conservation charity, has spent months reconstructing the walkway around the lake to provides a number of vistas across the lake and give visitors an opportunity see the tremendous variety of wild-life which live on, in and around Lough Coole.
The walk forms part of the original historic track, created in the late 18th century.
Jim Chestnutt, property manager Castle Coole, said:"Last year, 100 years since it was last in use, the estate team embarked on this project to restore the beautiful circular 1,850m long lake walk and provides an additional area for exercise, relaxation and learning."
"The Lake s thriving with species and habitat. The dense reed beds, backed by alder and willow trees provide sanctuary for several water birds: mallard and tufted duck, mute swan, heron, great crested grebe, little grebe, water-hen, coot and kingfisher.
"Snipe and wood-cock can be found in the wet woodlands, with pheasant in the woods. Over-head buzzards, sparrow hawks and jays can be seen. The surrounding area is home to badgers, foxes, grey squirrels, mink, otters and stoat, with rare sightings of pine martin, red squirrel and sika deer. There are pike, eel and perch in the lake," he said.
The lake project, which cost over £30,000 is part of a wider works programme at Castle Coole which includes next phase Castle Coole basement opening and new drainage on site. The total cost of these projects represents £170,000 of investment in Castle Coole.
Lake Walk is open to the public daily. Admission to grounds £3.50 per car.