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Lakes & Rivers

Sligo boats numerous picturesque lakes, the largest of which is Lough Gill. While these lakes are a major resource for sailing, fishing and water-sports, they also provide the perfect backdrop for walking and so are home to numerous trails including Lough Talt, Lough Easkey, Hazelwood and Slish Wood. Many of these lakes also have strong archaeological and historical significance as well as providing unique habitats for rare wildlife and plant species.

Slish Wood

  • Length:- 3km
  • Time:- 1 Hour
  • Grade:- Strenuous
  • Terrain:- Forest Trail, Lakeshore Tracks
Slish Wood

A waymarked lakeshore and hillside track.

Dooney Rock

  • Length:- 1.2 km
  • Time:- 0.5 Hour
  • Grade:- Moderate
  • Terrain:- Lakeshore Tracks, Nature Trail
Dooney Rock

This 1.2km nature trail is located along the shores of Lough Gill.

Duneil River Walk

  • Length:- 3km
  • Time:- 1 hr
  • Grade:- Easy
  • Terrain:- Country Roads

Road and River Walk.

Bunduff Lake

  • Length:- 4 km
  • Time:- 1 hr
  • Grade:- Easy
  • Terrain:- Country Roads, Lakeshore Tracks
Bunduff Lake

A network of minor county roads around Bunduff Lough.

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.

Lough Talt

  • Length:- 5.5km
  • Time:- 1hr
  • Grade:- Moderate
  • Terrain:- Lakeshore Tracks, Laneways
Lough Talt

A scenic walk around the shores of picturesque Lough Talt.

Lough Easkey

  • Length:- 6km
  • Time:- 1.5hr to 2hrs
  • Grade:- Moderate
  • Terrain:- Country Roads, Lakeshore Tracks, Laneways
Lough Easkey

A peaceful and scenic lake surrounded by forest plantations.

Hazelwood

  • Length:- 3km
  • Time:- 1 Hour
  • Grade:- Easy, Multi-Access
  • Terrain:- Forest Trail, Multi-Access Paths, Nature Trail
Hazelwood

A variety of short walks around Half Moon Bay along the shores of Lough Gill.

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