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.

  • Easkey

    Length:

    2km

    Time:

    30mins

    Grade:

    Easy

    Terrain:

    Grass Path, Country Road

    Easkey Castle

    The village boasts many attractive walking routes around the river estuary and coastline with splendid views of the Slieve League…

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  • Enniscrone Beach

    Length:

    6km

    Time:

    2hrs

    Grade:

    Easy

    Terrain:

    Beach, Path

    A walking route with panoramic views of Killala Bay and the surrounding coast.

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  • Lissadell

    Length:

    2.6km

    Time:

    45mins

    Grade:

    Easy

    Terrain:

    Beach, Track

    A pleasant linear walk along a forest path which runs between the public road and Drumcliffe bay continuing onto Lissadell…

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  • Rinroe Walk

    Length:

    4.8km

    Time:

    1.5hrs

    Grade:

    Moderate

    Terrain:

    Coastal Path, Country Road

    Rinroe

    Coastal Path from Grange village to Rinroe.

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  • The Warren Way

    Length:

    1.4km

    Time:

    45mins

    Grade:

    Easy

    Terrain:

    Forest Trail

    Warren-Way

    A woodland walk with sections which cross farm land, fresh water marsh and estuarine mudflats.

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