() Freamount - R188

This is a second parking area in Erica's Fairy Forest. It's more protected from the road, having a stonewall and gated entrance, and is well shaded by trees, compared to the other parking area which feels quite exposed. Plenty of level spots in the car park. If you're lucky, there's a prime spot where you can have your side door looking out on the lake, with a picnic bench in front. People enter the lake here for swims or with paddle boards/kayaks etc as there's a little mud beach. Stayed here midweek in May, felt very tranquill. The lake was a delight to swim in. There's a moderate-length woodland fairy walk, very child and buggy friendly. There's a sauna and changing area here. I think there's a café around too. Well done Cootehill.