Beautifully wild and deeply poetic, County Sligo is a landscape so enchanting that it indeed served as the primary muse for the verses of W.B. Yeats. Dominated heavily by the unmistakable, flat-topped silhouette of Benbulben mountain, this north-western county presents a raw, untamed canvas of extraordinary geological drama and deep mythical resonance. From the salt-sprayed Atlantic cliffs to the heather-clad slopes of the Ox Mountains, Sligo is a place where nature’s majesty is matched only by its ancient, layered history.
The county’s landscape is inextricably linked to Ireland’s ancient legends. The majestic Knocknarea mountain rises powerfully from the coast, famously crowned by the colossal megalithic tomb of the legendary Queen Maeve. This profound connection to the past continues at Carrowmore and Carrowkeel, home to some of Ireland’s oldest and most significant megalithic cemeteries. For literature lovers, the quiet churchyard of Drumcliffe, where Yeats found his final resting place, offers a moment of reflection beneath the watchful gaze of Benbulben, the mountain that inspired so much of his world-renowned poetry.
Beyond its ancient and literary allure, Sligo pulses with a vibrant, modern energy. Its rugged Atlantic coastline offers world-class surfing at Strandhill and Mullaghmore, while the serene, island-dotted waters of Lough Gill provide an idyllic setting for kayaking and peaceful lakeside walks. Sligo town itself is a bustling creative hub, its historic streets filled with contemporary art galleries like The Model and a thriving, award-winning culinary scene celebrated on the Sligo Food Trail. Whether you are exploring the well-preserved mediaeval ruins of Sligo Abbey or cycling the scenic tracks of the Coolaney mountain-bike trail, County Sligo delivers an unforgettable blend of adventure and inspiration.
Aughris Head, sligo
A 4 km coastal loop on Sligo's Aughris Head, taking in an Iron Age promontory fort, St Patrick's Well, a wartime lookout post and a deserted village, with the thatched Beach Bar at the end. Aughris beach itself is stony; for sand and a gentler swim, head round to Dunmoran Strand.
Aughris Head, sligo
Aughris Head marks the south-westerly tip of Sligo Bay, where 30-metre sea cliffs meet two sheltered Atlantic beaches. Walk a sign-posted loop past a WWII lookout, a historic holy well and ancient earthworks, then finish with a pint at the famous thatched Beach Bar.
Ballintogher, sligo
Set on the shores of Lough Gill, Ballintogher pairs Yeats country with quiet rural walking. Climb the hilltop Cashelore stone fort, wander the lakeside woods at Slish Wood, and time a visit for the traditional-music festival each autumn.
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The Ballygawley Mountains offer a rugged, low-lying range just west of Sligo town, perfect for quiet hill-walking and sweeping coastal views. Explore ancient cairns, follow informal trails through heather-clad slopes, and discover the area's deep connection to the nearby Carrowmore passage-graves.
Maugherow Peninsula, sligo
Ballygilgan, the Goose Field, is a 29.5-hectare NPWS reserve on the Maugherow Peninsula in north Sligo, and Ireland's best place to see wintering barnacle geese. Around 3,000 (a local count has topped 4,000) arrive from Greenland in October and stay until April, grazing the pasture by day and roosting on Inishmurray island by night. There's a bird hide at the Lissadell end; in summer it's just a grazed field.
Ballymote, sligo
Ballymote Castle was the strongest Norman fortress in Connacht, and it is free to walk, right beside the railway platform. The Book of Ballymote was compiled in or near the town around 1391. Time a visit for the Friday market or the August heritage weekend.
Ballysadare, sligo
Ballysadare sits where the roaring Owenmore River meets Ballisodare Bay, offering white-water thrills, world-class salmon fishing, and coastal seal watching. History enthusiasts can wander from a 6th-century stone church to the nearby Carrowmore passage tombs.
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The Ballysadare River carves a dramatic path through County Sligo, dropping over iconic waterfalls into a tidal lagoon. Known for its historic salmon fishery, adrenaline-fuelled kayaking routes, and tranquil woodland walks, it sits at the crossroads of ancient mythology and modern outdoor adventure.
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Benbulben’s dramatic flat-topped silhouette dominates the County Sligo skyline, guarding ancient monastic ruins and the resting place of poet W.B. Yeats. Below the cliffs, Coillte-managed forest trails offer shaded walks with sudden, sweeping views of Sligo and Donegal bays.
Drumcliffe, sligo
Wind through fragrant pine woods and past an early-medieval ringfort on this easy 5.5 km loop. Perfect for families and dog walkers, the trail delivers stunning vistas of Benbulben and the Atlantic coast without a steep climb.
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The Bricklieve Mountains, a low limestone range in south Sligo, carry the Carrowkeel passage tombs – a scatter of 14 Neolithic cairns built around 3,500 BC on the ridges above Lough Arrow. One of them, Cairn G, has a roof-box aligned to the summer solstice sunset, like a quieter Newgrange you can usually walk into alone. The Caves of Kesh and their myths sit at the range's western end.
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Wild Atlantic breezes sweep over Bunduff Strand, where pristine white sand meets calm, shallow waters beneath Benbulben’s looming silhouette. The beach’s Blue Flag status, seasonal lifeguards, and inclusive atmosphere make it a versatile spot for families, walkers, and surf enthusiasts alike.
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Crown the Bricklieve Mountains and step into Ireland’s Neolithic past at Carrowkeel. This atmospheric complex of fourteen limestone cairns offers sweeping views over Lough Arrow, rare spiral carvings, and a roof-box that channels the midsummer sunset.
Carrowmore, sligo
Carrowmore is the densest cluster of Neolithic tombs in Ireland, with more than 30 still visible across open fields below Knocknarea. At its centre is Listoghil, a 34-metre cairn whose capstone carries faint carvings the midsummer sun picks out. DNA work shows the builders were sea-faring people from what is now Brittany, who arrived around 4000 BC with cattle, sheep and deer.
Castlebaldwin, sligo
What secrets lie within the stones of Castlebaldwin’s fortified house? Built in the 1600s from salvaged nunnery stone, the house’s walls stand as a testament to pragmatic resilience, while nearby Carrowkeel Passage Tombs whisper a 5,000-year-old story.
Ballina, sligo
Mist rolls off the River Moy as it sweeps past the crumbling keep of Castle Connor, cloaking the 1520 tower house in a quiet, historic atmosphere. The ruin, erected by chieftain Conor O’Dowd, still commands sweeping river vistas and recalls the turbulent era of the Ó Dubhda clan.
Keash, sligo
Perched above the village of Keash, the pale limestone cliffs of Keash Hill open onto the stark black mouths of the Caves of Keash. Follow the rugged trail to explore prehistoric chambers, uncover legends of High Kings and Fionn mac Cumhaill, and take in sweeping views across the Bricklieve uplands.
Mullaghmore Peninsula, sligo
Classiebawn is a yellow-sandstone Scottish-Baronial house on the Mullaghmore headland, best known as Lord Mountbatten's summer home until his assassination offshore in 1979. The grounds are private and closed, but the public road around the head gives free views of the castle with Ben Bulben behind it.
Cliffoney, sligo
Cliffoney is a small village on the N15 between Mullaghmore and the Gleniff Horseshoe, ringed by Neolithic court tombs – Creevykeel, in state care beside the road, is among the best in Ireland. Built up by Lord Palmerston in the 1800s, it later locked its own church in protest when its republican priest was moved on.
Cloonacool, sligo
Tucked beneath the rugged Ox Mountains, Cloonacool is a peaceful Sligo village where three rivers converge and rural tradition thrives. Visit for the lively September Sheep Festival, explore the nearby Cashelore stone fort, or use it as a base for the Coolaney mountain bike trails and Yeats-inspired walks.
Collooney, sligo
By the late 19th century Collooney had three separate railway stations, one for each of three competing companies, an oddity for a town of its size. It's also where Bartholomew Teeling captured a British gun during the 1798 rebellion, marked now by the Teeling Monument on the main road. The Ballysadare River and the Ox Mountains are on the doorstep.
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As the tide recedes, a sand causeway reveals itself, leading walkers across Cummeen Strand to Coney Island. Discover fairy forts, a 13th-century motte, sweeping views of Sligo Bay and the convivial atmosphere of the island’s lone pub.
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Coolera is a small peninsula just west of Sligo town, carrying one of the densest concentrations of Neolithic monuments in Europe: the Carrowmore tombs, the great cairn of Queen Maeve on Knocknarea, and the Magheraboy enclosure. Its Atlantic edge is the surf village of Strandhill, with its seaweed baths and links golf. Sligo County Council has applied for the whole monument network to be made a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Culleenamore Strand, sligo
Culleenamore is the calm side of Strandhill: a sheltered tidal strand on Ballysadare Bay where the sea pulls right back at low tide to expose huge sandbanks. One of Ireland's largest seal colonies hauls out on them. Behind the beach are dunes full of ancient shell middens and the old course where horse races have run, on and off, since the early 1800s.
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At low tide Cummeen Strand becomes a wide sandplain under Knocknarea, and fourteen cut-stone pillars mark the old walking route across to Coney Island. The flats draw wintering Brent geese and basking harbour seals, and are protected as both an SAC and an SPA.
Boyle, roscommon
Rising 259 m above the Connacht countryside, the Curlew Mountains offer sweeping vistas of Lough Key and the Shannon valley. Walkers can trace the 1599 Battle of Curlew Pass, while bird-watchers listen for the mournful call of the Eurasian curlew. A network of well-marked trails makes the ridge perfect for a day hike or a longer trek on the Miners Way.
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Explore the wild heart of north-west Ireland across the Dartry Mountains. From the wave-shaped ridge of Ben Wisken to the white limestone cliffs of Tievebaun, these peaks deliver dramatic landscapes, rich folklore, and rewarding hillwalking routes.
Gleniff Horseshoe, sligo
High on the Annacuna cliffs at the back of the Gleniff Horseshoe, this huge limestone arch is one of the highest caves in Ireland and a fixture of the Diarmuid and Gráinne legend. It sits on private land, and the climb to it is steep and genuinely dangerous, so most visitors are better off admiring it from the valley.
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Dooney Rock is a 1.2 km woodland loop on the south-west shore of Lough Gill, climbing to a rocky top with a wide view over the lake and its islands. It's the Dooney of Yeats's 1892 poem, free to walk, and done comfortably in under an hour.
Drumcliff Bay, sligo
Where the Drumcliff River meets the sea below Benbulben: tidal mudflats that draw wintering barnacle and brent geese, a fly-only salmon and sea-trout river, and flat, traffic-free paths to the strand and on to W.B. Yeats' grave.
Drumcliffe, sligo
Drumcliffe’s churchyard holds W.B. Yeats’ plain limestone grave and a sandstone high cross thought to be the only one in Ireland carrying the Virgin and Child, on a monastic site founded by St Colmcille around AD 574. Free, open all year, and walkable in under an hour – with Sligo’s only round tower standing across the road.
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Departing Dublin Connolly, the Dublin-Sligo InterCity service winds through the Irish midlands, stopping at historic towns like Mullingar, Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballymote before reaching the greystone station in Sligo. With modern coaches, Wi-Fi and a journey time of just under three hours, it remains the most direct and scenic rail gateway to the northwest.
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Sun-kissed dunes rise behind a wide ribbon of golden sand on Sligo’s Atlantic coast. Dunmoran Beach combines pristine waters, a seasonal lifeguarded zone, and gentle rolling waves that welcome beginner surfers and families alike.
Rosses Upper, sligo
A roofless, ivy-clad shell on the shore at Rosses Point, Elsinore House was the summer home of the Yeats brothers' Middleton cousins and turns up in W.B. Yeats's poetry. You view it from the coastal path; the house itself is a protected ruin on private land.
Ballymote, sligo
Set on the edge of Ballymote, Emlaghfad Church stands on the site of a 6th-century monastic settlement founded by St Colmcille. The 1818 cruciform stone building, crowned by a castellated tower and octagonal spire, blends early Christian heritage with elegant Victorian craftsmanship.
Enniscrone, sligo
Enniscrone’s five-kilometre stretch of golden sand, backed by dunes and the Atlantic, is a Blue Flag haven for families, surfers and walkers. History whispers from 17th-century ruins while modern comforts include a championship golf course, water-park and the iconic Kilcullen seaweed baths.
Enniscrone, sligo
A five-kilometre sweep of golden sand and active dunes defines Enniscrone, a lively coastal village on the eastern shore of Killala Bay. Visitors enjoy lifeguarded swimming, year-round surf lessons, therapeutic seaweed baths and a 27-hole championship golf course set against Atlantic views.
Glencar Valley, leitrim
Glencar Valley straddles the Leitrim-Sligo border, offering mist-shrouded waterfalls, a tranquil ribbon lake and dramatic limestone cliffs. From W.B. Yeats’s poetic inspiration to the wind-defying Devil’s Chimney, the valley delivers unforgettable scenery and straightforward outdoor pursuits.
Gleniff, sligo
A striking U-shaped valley carved by ancient glaciers, the Gleniff Horseshoe winds through towering limestone cliffs and lush pastures. Take the moderate Benwisken Trail, explore 19th-century mill ruins, and catch sweeping views of the Dartry peaks and Donegal Bay.
Grange, sligo
Echoes of surf crash against the golden sands of Streedagh Strand as you approach Grange, perched between Benbulben’s looming silhouette and the Atlantic. The village’s history is etched into the shoreline, where the wrecks of three 1588 Spanish Armada ships lie beneath the tide, their story commemorated at the nearby interpretive centre.
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Hazelwood Forest wraps a flat 3.2 km loop around the north-western shore of Lough Gill, through oak and ash that inspired Yeats and one of the last alluvial woodlands in the country. It is free, level enough for a wheelchair or buggy, and reopened in April 2025 after Storm Eowyn took down many of its veteran trees. Half Moon Bay car park is the access point, with picnic benches and views out to the lake's islands.
Heapstown Townland, sligo
Rising from a grassy field near Lough Arrow, Heapstown Cairn is one of Ireland’s most impressive unexcavated passage tombs. The massive Neolithic mound carries legends of the Second Battle of Moytura and offers sweeping views across Sligo’s prehistoric landscape.
Inishmurray, sligo
Sharp cries of gulls echo off the sandstone cliffs as waves tumble into the sea-caves surrounding Inishmurray. The island’s well-preserved 6th-century monastic enclosure, with beehive cells and a stone-roofed oratory, offers a rare glimpse into early Irish Christian life.
Coolera Peninsula, sligo
Perched on the Coolera peninsula, the weather-worn stones of Killaspugbrone Church overlook Sligo Bay and the silhouettes of Ben Bulben and Knocknarea. A 7 km moderate loop weaves through dunes, salt-marsh and a nearby airfield, offering history, wildlife and dramatic sea-side scenery in one half-day walk.
Coolera Peninsula, sligo
Rising 327m above the Coolera Peninsula, Knocknarea is dominated by the massive Queen Maeve’s Cairn. Walk the marked trails to the summit for sweeping views of Benbulben and the Atlantic, then explore the ancient megalithic landscape below.
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Deirdre Kinahan’s 2002 play brought the hill’s mythic aura to contemporary audiences, echoing the ancient fairies of Cnoc na Sí. The 276 m table-top fort still encloses double ramparts, neolithic passage graves and thirty hut foundations, offering visitors sweeping views from its limestone cap toward Benbulben and beyond.
Moytura ridge, sligo
Nuada of the Silver Arm is said to rest beneath Labby Rock’s massive limestone capstone. This Neolithic portal dolmen dominates the Moytura ridge, aligning with the winter-solstice sunrise and offering a short, signposted walk from Cromleach Lodge.
Maugherow Peninsula, sligo
Step into the literary and political legacy of Lissadell House, where guided tours reveal original interiors and Celtic Revival art. Just beyond the walled garden, Lissadell Strand offers sweeping golden sands, surf-friendly waves, and direct views of Benbulben.
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Lough Arrow is a scenic, spring-fed lake spanning County Sligo and Roscommon, celebrated for its wild brown trout fishery and calm waters. Surrounded by the Bricklieve Mountains, the area is a hub for outdoor pursuits and sits near major Neolithic sites like Carrowkeel and Labby Rock.
Boyle, sligo
Hosting the greatest concentration of crannóg islands in Ireland, Lough Gara spreads across 16.9 km² of shimmering water between Sligo and Roscommon. Designated as both an Important Bird Area and a Ramsar wetland, the lake draws birdwatchers eager to spot the rare Greenland White-fronted Goose amid its reed-fringed shallows.
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Lough Gill's tranquil waters and wooded hills inspired Yeats's most beloved poems. A short, well-marked loop up Dooney Rock offers sweeping lake views, wildlife spotting and literary insight, all within easy reach of Sligo town.
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Set high in the Ox Mountains, Lough Talt is a glacial lake that serves as a vital water source and a haven for walkers and anglers. Its 8km perimeter trail rewards visitors with clear waters, rare Arctic char, and quiet bogland views, while local graves and folklore from the 1798 French campaign add a layer of historical intrigue.
Rosses Point, sligo
Lower Rosses Lighthouse stands as a quiet sentinel on the shifting sands of Rosses Point, its 8-metre tower casting coloured beams across Sligo Bay. Once lit by acetylene in 1908, the beacon now runs entirely on solar power, blending early 20th-century maritime heritage with modern sustainability.
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Maugherow Peninsula forms the northern rim of Sligo Bay, offering windswept Atlantic views, quiet sandy coves and a landscape dotted with ancient forts. Far from the crowded tourist trails, it rewards visitors with solitude, coastal walks and the unhurried rhythm of rural Sligo.
Roscommon, roscommon
The Miners Way and Historical Trail is a 118 km figure-of-eight that loops out of Arigna, where coal was mined until 1990. It threads three loughs, the low Curlew and Bricklieve ranges, and one of Ireland's densest clusters of Neolithic passage tombs at Carrowkeel. About half of it is on tarmac.
Ballyfarnon, sligo
Step back over 5,000 years at this quiet Neolithic court cairn, known locally as the Giant’s Grave. The U-shaped stone court and four-chamber gallery stand in a peaceful field west of Ballyfarnon, offering a rare glimpse into Ireland’s earliest farming communities.
Mullaghmore, sligo
Mullaghmore is a rugged coastal peninsula where golden sands meet towering Atlantic cliffs and the turreted Classiebawn Castle watches over a working stone harbour. Walkers, surfers, and history enthusiasts will find a compact yet varied Wild Atlantic Way experience here.
Gurteen, sligo
The Owenmore River winds through Sligo’s drumlin landscape, threading past the ruins of the 17th-century Templehouse estate. Its modest waters offer peaceful angling, calm paddling and scenic riverside walks without the crowds.
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Stretching forty miles from the Ballisodare Bay coast to the Mayo border, this heather-clad range offers a mix of unspoiled bogland, historic mining ruins, and waymarked mountain-bike trails. Walkers can summit Knockalongy for sweeping Atlantic views, while anglers and drivers discover quiet lakes and winding scenic routes through one of Connacht’s most atmospheric landscapes.
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The Garavogue runs just 3.2km from Lough Gill through the centre of Sligo town to the Atlantic, arguably the shortest significant river in Ireland. Once the Sligeach, 'abounding in shells', it gave its name to both the town and the county, and the name is among the oldest in Ireland. Today it carries a 7km riverside walk, five bridges and a salmon and sea trout fishery open from January.
Mullaghmore, sligo
Roskeeragh Point juts into Donegal Bay, offering climbers a reputation for steep, traditionally graded sandstone routes and walkers a wild Atlantic shoreline. Beyond the crag, the intertidal limestone platform and nearby Seal Rocks provide quiet spots for wildlife spotting, while the headland keeps watch over the historic Classiebawn Castle across the water.
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Rosses Point sits on a peninsula at the mouth of Sligo Harbour, 8 km from Sligo town, with two blue-flag beaches and three lighthouses including the 1821 Metal Man. W.B. and Jack B. Yeats summered at Elsinore House here, and County Sligo Golf Club has played the links since 1894.
Limerick, clare
The Shannon–Ballysadare Waterway links the Atlantic coast with the northwest, threading through historic towns, ancient monastic sites and tranquil wetlands. Ideal for boaters, cyclists and heritage seekers, the route offers a slow-travel experience across some of Ireland’s most characterful landscapes.
Abbey Street, sligo
A 13th-century Dominican friary in the centre of Sligo, ruined since the 1640s wars but still holding a carved 15th-century high altar – one of the few left in any Irish monastic church. The visitor centre keeps a copy of Charlotte Thornley's cholera diary; her son, Bram Stoker, drew on its accounts of mass graves for Dracula.
Sligo Bay, sligo
Sligo Bay opens onto the Atlantic between Aughris Head and Roskeeragh Point, framed by Benbulben and Knocknarea. Its inner harbour holds Oyster Island, just 180 m off Rosses Point, with a still-working 19th-century lighthouse, while several ships of the 1588 Spanish Armada came ashore on nearby Streedagh Beach.
Sligo Town, sligo
Only fragments of the original medieval complex survive above ground, with the castle’s exact footprint resting beneath the modern Sligo Town Hall. Built in 1245 to assert English authority in Connacht, the fortress was razed in 1294 but repeatedly rebuilt by Gaelic chieftains until its final decline. Today, visitors can trace its dramatic history through nearby ruins, interpretive markers, and the town’s atmospheric medieval core.
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Housed in a converted 19th-century manse, this compact museum brings County Sligo’s past to life through fascinating prehistoric finds and a dedicated Yeats Room. Visitors can explore bog butter, revolutionary memorabilia, and rare manuscripts, all within walking distance of the town’s main amenities.
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The Sligo, Leitrim & Northern Counties Railway ran from Enniskillen to Sligo from 1882 until it closed in 1957, the last private railway of its kind in Ireland. Its trackbed is reopening as the 70 km SLNCR Greenway, a low-gradient, cross-border trail from Collooney through Leitrim to Enniskillen, with two of three phases already open.
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Rising from limestone plateaus to rugged cliffs, the Sligo-Leitrim Mountains dominate north-west Ireland with iconic peaks like Benbulben and Truskmore. Steeped in myth – from Queen Maeve’s cairn on Knocknarea to Yeats’s verses under Benbulben – the range offers wild scenery, rare birds and unforgettable hikes.
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Sligo town bursts with history, art and rugged scenery, from the cloistered peace of Sligo Abbey to the soaring silhouette of Ben Bulben. At its heart stands the elegant 1870s Town Hall, a civic jewel that has hosted poets, rebels and council meetings alike.
Strandhill, sligo
Strandhill sits at the foot of Knocknarea, where dramatic Atlantic swells meet golden dunes and a lively village of cafés and pubs. Home to Ireland’s first purpose-built surf hub, it blends world-class wave riding with ancient myth and coastal walking trails.
Grange, sligo
Storm-tossed Spanish Armada ships ran aground on Streedagh Beach in September 1588, leaving wreckage that still emerges at low tide. Today, the Green Coast Award-winning shoreline draws surfers, fossil hunters, and walkers seeking sweeping views of Benbulben and untouched dunes.
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What ancient purpose do the crannogs dotting Templehouse Lake hint at? These Iron-Age artificial islands reveal a millennia-old human presence, while the surrounding Georgian manor and medieval castle ruins illustrate the lake’s layered history within a protected Special Area of Conservation.
Border of County Leitrim and County Sligo, leitrim
Rise above the Dartry Plateau on Tievebaun, the highest independent summit in County Leitrim. This challenging 18 km loop rewards hikers with dramatic limestone pinnacles, including the arrow-shaped Eagle’s Rock, and uninterrupted panoramas stretching to the Sligo coast and Slieve League.
Carraroe, sligo
Mist rises from the cliff-side basin of Tobernalt Holy Well, where bubbling waters have drawn pilgrims for centuries. The stone-lined spring, traditionally linked to eye ailments and mental clarity, sits beside a prayer tree heavy with coloured ribbons and a historic mass rock.
Trawalua Strand, sligo
Trawalua Strand stretches for four miles along North Sligo’s rugged Atlantic coast, offering high dunes, strong surf and uninterrupted views of Benbulben. Accessible via a short walk from Cliffoney village, the beach balances family-friendly riding trails with secluded naturist coves.
Dartry Mountains, sligo
Ascend the zig-zagging access road to Truskmore, where a 175 m broadcast mast dominates a rugged plateau. At 647 m, the summit holds cairns for both Sligo and Leitrim, framing panoramic views of Benbulbin, distant sea cliffs, and the patchwork of north-west Ireland.
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Balancing ancient mythic landscapes with sleek contemporary art, the Yeats Trail weaves fourteen Sligo sites into a single looping route. Each stop features a purpose-built installation that displays verses and invites listeners to hear the wind over mountains and sea, juxtaposing the poet’s 19th-century reverence with today’s modern visitor experience.
Raghly Peninsula, sligo
Marked on Ordnance Survey maps but rarely crowded, Yellow Strand is a long, dune-backed beach where the Atlantic swell draws surfers and the quiet shoreline attracts walkers. With no facilities or lifeguards, it remains a wild, untouched stretch of coast perfect for exploring the Raghly Peninsula.
