Coastal Walks

With over 190km of coastline and some of the most beautiful, unspoiled beaches in Ireland, Sligo is the perfect location to experience a costal walk. Sligo boasts seven Discovery Points along the Wild Atlantic Way including Mullaghmore Head, Streedagh Beach, Rosses Point Beach, Strandhill Beach, Aughris Head, Easkey Pier and Enniscrone Pier. Many smaller beaches are dotted along the coast including the popular beaches of Cullenamore and Dunmoran strand. For something a bit different check out Sligo’s largest and most famous off shore island, located off the coast of the Coolera peninsula Coney Island is accessible by boat from the pier at Rosses Point but the most popular route is by way of Cummeen Strand when the tide is out.
Please note that the majority of the walks mentioned here can only be accessed when the tide is not at its fullest. Check tide times before setting out.

  • Raghly Loop Trail

    Length:

    3 km

    Time:

    35 mins

    Grade:

    Easy

    Terrain:

    Coastal Path, Minor Roads

    Looped walk with views of Sligo Bay and Drumcliff Bay, sea cliffs and blowholes.

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  • Enniscrone Coastal Loop Walk

    Length:

    2km

    Time:

    40mins

    Grade:

    Easy

    Terrain:

    Coastal Path

    A coastal path with views of Killala Bay, Enniscrone beach and Nephin mountain in Co Mayo.

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  • The De Cuellar Trail

    Length:

    3.5km

    Time:

    1hr

    Grade:

    Moderate

    Terrain:

    Country Roads

    De-Cuellar-Trail

    A 3.5 km coastal trail taking in The Armada Monument, Staad Abbey and Streedagh beach.

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  • Aughris Coastal Walk

    Length:

    4km

    Time:

    1hr

    Grade:

    Moderate

    Terrain:

    Coastal Path, Grass Path

    Aughris Head

    This is one of the most spectacular walks in Sligo, and indeed anywhere along the Wild Atlantic Way.

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  • Mullaghmore Head Walk

    Length:

    4.8km

    Time:

    1.5hrs

    Grade:

    Easy

    Terrain:

    Country Road, Pavement, Beach

    A popular beach with excellent views of Slieve League, Benbulben and Benwiskin.

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  • Killaspugbrone Coastal Walk

    Length:

    6.8km

    Time:

    2hrs

    Grade:

    Moderate

    Terrain:

    Beach, Forest Trail

    Killaspugbrone

    Stunning coastal walk through sand dune system.

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  • Streedagh Beach

    Length:

    6km

    Time:

    1.5hrs

    Grade:

    Easy

    Terrain:

    Sand

    A linear coastal route along an impressive 3km long sandy beach

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  • Dunmoran – Aughris Head

    Length:

    4km

    Time:

    1hr

    Grade:

    Easy

    Terrain:

    Beach, Country Roads

    Secluded beach and a picturesque fishing harbour.

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  • Rosses Point Coastal Walk

    Length:

    4km

    Time:

    1.5hrs

    Grade:

    Easy

    Terrain:

    Coastal Path

    Promenade and village walk with views of Oyster Island and Coney Island.

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