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Rural Road Walks

Sligo’s extensive network of quiet boreens, old bog roads and forest tracks provide a great platform for exploring the countryside of rural County Sligo. Dotted along these routes you will uncover our hidden history and folklore from remnants of our old industrial heritage and memorials to long forgotten French soldiers, to the last hiding place of the ill fated lovers Diarmuid and Grainne’s high up on the steep slopes of the Cliffs of Annacoona.

Carney Village Walk

  • Length:- 1.8 km
  • Time:- 30 to 40 mins
  • Grade:- Easy
  • Terrain:- Gravel Path, Minor Roads

A country walk located on the outskirts of the scenic village of Carney.

The Gleniff Horseshoe – Benwiskin Trail

  • Length:- 13.5km
  • Time:- 2.5hrs
  • Grade:- Moderate
  • Terrain:- Country Roads, Forest Trail
Gleniff Horseshoe Walk

A 10km loop along quiet roads with spectacular views.

Highwood Loop Walk

  • Length:- 3.5 km
  • Time:- 1 Hour
  • Grade:- Moderate
  • Terrain:- Country Roads, Forest Trail
Highwood Loop Walk

Part of the Miners Way and Historical Trail.

Duneil River Walk

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

Road and River Walk.

Tubbercurry – Lovers Lane

  • Length:- 4km
  • Time:- 1 Hour
  • Grade:- Easy
  • Terrain:- Country Roads
Tubbercurry Lovers Lane

A short walk through the out-skirts of Tubbercurry.

Lough Talt – Gorterslin Road Walk

  • Length:- 7km
  • Time:- 1.5 Hours
  • Grade:- Easy
  • Terrain:- Country Roads, Grass Track
Lough Talt - Gorterslin Road Walk

Scenic hilly roads.

Coolaney Road and River Walk

  • Length:- 5km
  • Time:- 1 Hour
  • Terrain:- Country Roads
Coolaney River

Road and river walk.

Aclare – Road and Forest Walk

  • Length:- 12km
  • Time:- 3 Hours
  • Grade:- Easy
  • Terrain:- Country Roads, Forest Trail
Aclare

Quiet country roads.

Lough Talt – Masshill Road Walk

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

Quite roads and tracks.

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