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.
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Dohern Loop Trail
Length:
5km
Time:
2hrs
Grade:
Moderate
Terrain:
Country Roads
An ancient path which takes you to the summit of Dohern Hill.
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Carney Village Walk
Length:
1.8km
Time:
40mins
Grade:
Easy
Terrain:
Gravel Path
A country walk located on the outskirts of the scenic village of Carney.
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The Gleniff Horseshoe – Benwiskin Trail
Length:
13.5km
Time:
2.5hrs
Grade:
Moderate
Terrain:
Country Roads, Forest Trail
A 10km loop along quiet roads with spectacular views.
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Highwood Loop Walk
Length:
3.5km
Time:
1hr
Grade:
Moderate
Terrain:
Forest Trail, Country Road
Part of the Miners Way and Historical Trail.
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Carrowkeel
Length:
5.5km
Time:
1.5hrs
Grade:
Moderate
Terrain:
Mountain Trail
Hillside paths leading to passage tombs older than ‘The Pyramids’.
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Duneil River Walk
Length:
3km
Time:
1hr
Grade:
Easy
Terrain:
Country Roads
Road and River Walk.
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Tubbercurry – Lovers Lane
Length:
4km
Time:
1hr
Grade:
Easy
Terrain:
Country Road
A short walk through the out-skirts of Tubbercurry.
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Lough Talt – Gorterslin Road Walk
Length:
7km
Time:
1.5hrs
Grade:
Easy
Terrain:
Grass Track, Country Road
Scenic hilly roads.
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Coolaney Road and River Walk
Length:
5km
Time:
1hr
Grade:
Easy
Terrain:
Riverside Path, Country Road
A pleasant river and road walk which forms a circuit through the countryside of Coolaney