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.
The Trail Map:- OSI Series 25 The Coolaney boardwalk refurbishment was very much a community project and was carried out by Sligo County Council and Coolaney Tidy Towns with funding from the Department of Rural & Community Development. The RouteStarting in the centre of the village, at the junction between the Ballymote and Rockfield Roads, […]
A peaceful 2.4km riverside trail along the Bunduff River.
A waymarked lakeshore and hillside track.
This 1.2km nature trail is located along the shores of Lough Gill.
Road and River Walk.
A network of minor county roads around Bunduff Lough.
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.
A scenic walk around the shores of picturesque Lough Talt.
A peaceful and scenic lake surrounded by forest plantations.
A variety of short walks around Half Moon Bay along the shores of Lough Gill.