Walking News

An extension to the Castle Field walk in Enniscrone has recently been completed and is proving very popular with locals and visitors alike. “I’m doing the walk every day,” said local woman Bridie Kilcullen, who was in the park with her daughter Helen. “Since it opened I come here every single day with a friend, […]

Historian Dr. Marion McGarry leads a group of walkers from Strandhill to the summit of Knocknarea, Sligo’s ancient mountain, where a 5,000 year old Neolithic cairn sits on the summit. At intervals along the walk she speaks about ancient customs and traditions, and how this land was farmed by our ancestors. And she pays special […]

Archaeologist Dr. Stefan Bergh brings us on a walk to the summit of Knocknarea in County Sligo, where the huge Queen Maeve’s Cairn stands on the summit. During his walk, Stefan explains the origins of the Cairn, and how UNESCO World Heritage Site status is now being applied for to protect this 5,000 year old […]

In the first of the Sligo Walking Series, taking place every Wednesday of June 2021, local walking guide and archaeologist Auriel Robinson of Seatrails introduces a group of local walkers to the Queen Maeve Trail on Knocknarea. This short video diary features Auriel speaking about the walk, the archaeology of the area and in particular […]

A public consultation strategy on the future of walking in this country has been announced. For people walking in Sligo, this is an important opportunity to get hands on in driving policy which will develop walking for people living in the county and for visitors in a planned and sustainable way. So get involved and […]

Yesterday’s announcement that the Government is to allow people to travel within their county is also good news for walkers. The easing of travel restrictions from April 12th onwards means that we will be free to visit places in Sligo that were previously beyond our 5km limit. With this in mind, we have listed a […]

Walking and activities providers in Sligo are hoping for a boom Summer of visitors if Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease, as expected, next month. Depending on how and when the country opens up again, it is likely that people living in Sligo may decide to stay within the county for a well-earned break, and, as […]

Outdoor recreation sites in Sligo have received a major funding boost of €594,000 today. As part of a national allocation of €6.5m for outdoor recreational amenities, three walks in Sligo will receive funding. Benbulben Forest Walk in Gortarowey will receive €198,000, as will the walk at Lough Talt in the south of the county. And […]

Today, February 1st, is St. Brigid’s Day, in honour of our Patron Saint. While St Brigid had connections mainly with the east of the country, we also have connections here in Sligo – St Brigid’s Well in Cliffoney is one such example. Cliffoney, as we know, is located along the main Sligo-Donegal road, and this […]

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Dara Mulvey has welcomed the announcement of funding for projects under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. ‘The Department  of Rural and Community Development has confirmed funding for a range of  projects  in County Sligo, and this is a great boost for the many voluntary groups and local committees […]

As we start the New Year, we’d like to bring some of our best walks to you. So, while so much uncertainty remains and this walk is only accessible to you if you live within 5km, here’s a great walk which won’t take long, and provides wonderful balm for the soul, and perhaps some aching […]

Coillte have notified us of a closure of a section of forest near Ballygawley at Castledargan which is located near The Sligo Way and is popular with local walkers. The closure will take place near the village of Ballygawley in an area used by walkers as an access route to The Sligo Way after you […]

To stem the rapid spread of Covid-19, Sligo County Council has decided to limit access to beaches and other amenities in the county. An appeal has been issued to the public to adhere to these new measures to help stop the spread of the virus, and we are all asked to play our part to […]