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Walk Terrain: Mountain Trail

Knocknashee

  • Length:- 1.5km Return
  • Time:- 1-1.5 hours
  • Grade:- Strenuous
  • Terrain:- Mountain Trail
Knocknashee

A short strenuous hike to one of Ireland’s largest Bronze Age hillforts.

The Miners Way and Historical Trail

  • Length:- 128 km
  • Time:- 35+ hrs
  • Grade:- Moderate
  • Terrain:- Country Roads, Historical Trail, Mountain Trail
The Miners Way and Historical Trail

A long distance waymarked trail which traces the route taken by the Miners through the picturesque hills and valleys of counties Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon.

The Sligo Way

  • Length:- 80km
  • Time:- 23 hours Total
  • Grade:- Moderate
  • Terrain:- Country Roads, Forest Trail, Mountain Trail
The Sligo Way

Waymarked long distance walking route.

Queen Maeve Trail – Knocknarea

  • Length:- 6km
  • Time:- 2 - 2.5 Hours
  • Grade:- Strenuous
  • Terrain:- Mountain Trail, Pathways
Knocknarea looking East

All Weather Path, Boardwalk and Mountain Terrain leading to one of County Sligo’s most conspicuous landmarks.

Sruth in Aghaidh An Aird – The Devils Chimney

  • Length:- 1.5 km
  • Time:- 1 hour
  • Grade:- Moderate
  • Terrain:- Mountain Trail
Devils Chimney

All weather track leading to Ireland’s Tallest Waterfall.

Keash Hill Trail

  • Length:- 3.4km Return
  • Time:- 1 hour
  • Grade:- Strenuous
  • Terrain:- Country Roads, Mountain Trail
Keashcorran

Hillside track leading to caves where Ice Age animal remains have been found.

Carrowkeel

  • Length:- 5.5km Return
  • Time:- 1 hr
  • Grade:- Easy
  • Terrain:- Historical Trail, Mountain Trail
Carrowkeel

Hillside paths leading to passage tombs older than ‘The Pyramids’.

Lough Talt – Masshill Road Walk

  • Length:- 11km
  • Time:- 3 hours
  • Grade:- Easy
  • Terrain:- Country Roads, Mountain Trail
Masshill Road

Quite roads and tracks.

Glencar Lake and Waterfall

  • Length:- 2.2km (Bog Road)
  • Time:- 2 hrs return
  • Grade:- Strenuous
  • Terrain:- Country Roads, Forest Trail, Mountain Trail, Multi-Access Paths
Glencar Bog Road

Three alternative routes from the car park. The Waterfall, The Lake Shore Road and the “Bog Road” providing access to a spectacular semi-wilderness area in the Dartry Mountains.

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