The National Trust's Crom Demesne is the scenic venue, this Bank Holiday weekend, for another opportunity to discover some of the Estate's most beautiful historic landscape and explore Lough Erne in a traditional 'cot'.

On Monday, 5 May regular 'cot trips' will depart from the visitor centre from 2-6pm (weather permitting) allowing visitors to explore the intricate mosaic of sheltered channels, open bays, wooded islands and traditionally farmed peninsulas that make this part of Upper Lough Erne a special place.

Of the many historic artifacts which remind us of past times at Crom Demesne, the traditional Lough Erne cot is perhaps the most remarkable. Cut and shaped from Crom oak more than a hundred years ago, it is still in use today. National Trust staff will accompany visitors on their trips, pointing out features of interest such as historic buildings and the wide variety of wildlife that occurs around the shores. The duration of each trip will be approximately 25 minutes, costing £3.50 for adults (including National Trust members ) and £2 for children. For further information please contact Crom Visitor Centre on 028 6773 8118.