This is one of those locations that quietly sneaks up on you. You arrive thinking “nice enough”, then you stop, get out, and realise you’re somewhere genuinely special. Trory Pier sits just outside Enniskillen along the Erne, and while it’s not without its quirks, it’s absolutely a spot we’d return to.
How did we find this? Well of course it was Park4Night, and the reason was, Mrs. M had plans for a night in Lusty Beg, and we had a few days spare before that happened.
The Park-Up
There’s space here for roughly 6–7 vans, but levelling ramps are essential. There isn’t a single flat pitch in the car park, so if you’re travelling without ramps, you’ll be uncomfortable at best.
Access is via a tight road, followed by two steep inclines, one on the way in and one on the way out. In normal conditions, it’s manageable. In icy or snowy weather, like what we experienced, it’s something to think carefully about. That said, icy conditions in Northern Ireland are rare, so this won’t be an everyday concern.
Pros
Three park benches with plenty of open space for dogs and kids to roam
One large open rubbish bin on site, which is genuinely great to see
Plenty of parking space for multiple vans without feeling cramped
Lovely walks in the surrounding area
Pier access for sunsets and sunrises if you’re not allergic to mornings
Phone signal was fine, but we’re Starlink users, so we don’t rely on mobile coverage and can’t give a definitive verdict there.
Cons
Steep access roads, which could be an issue in poor weather
Levelling ramps required, no exceptions
Road access is narrow, so take it slow
Trory Pier access is down a 10% incline
Not suitable for motorhomes
Campers probably fine
Long rear overhangs risk scraping on entry or exit
Our advice is to park at the top and walk down. It’s far safer and far less stressful.
Health & Safety Note
There is a Weil’s disease warning down by the water. This is linked to rat activity, and infection can occur through contact with contaminated water, particularly from bathing or canoeing in the Erne.
Weil’s disease is serious. We wouldn’t recommend any water activity here.
Would We Stay Again?
Absolutely..!
Yes, there’s daytime traffic, but only because it’s a beautiful location, and people naturally want to enjoy it. That never felt intrusive.
This feels like the kind of place we’d return to in summer, park up higher, walk down with a picnic hamper and chairs, and spend a long evening watching the light change over the water.
We’ve travelled plenty of dramatic coastlines and done our fair share of the Wild Atlantic Way, but the Erne has a lot to offer. Quiet, scenic, and understated. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want.
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