A short strenuous hike to one of Ireland’s largest Bronze Age hillforts.
Knocknashee
- Length:- 1.5km Return
- Time:- 1-1.5 hours
- Grade:- Strenuous
- Terrain:- Mountain Trail
Top Walks
Everyone has their favourite and the list of best walks is hotly debated, here’s what we determine to be Sligo’s most popular walks, in no particular order…
Benbulben Forest Walk
- Length:- 5.5km
- Time:- 1.5 Hours
A all weather surface suitable for all ages and abilities with panoramic views of Benbulbin head, Donegal Bay, Slieve League, Mullaghmore and Classiebawn Castle.
Garavogue River Walk
- Length:- Up to 7km
- Time:- Varied
- Grade:- Easy
- Terrain:- Multi-Access Paths, Nature Trail, Pathways, Pavement, Track
Riverside, Marshes and Parkland. Outdoor Gym Trail, Playground, Table Tennis and Lawn Bowls.
Queen Maeve Trail – Knocknarea
- Length:- 8km (Strandhill entrance)
- Time:- 2.5 - 3 Hours
- Grade:- Strenuous
- Terrain:- Mountain Trail, Pathways
All Weather Path, Boardwalk and Mountain Terrain leading to one of County Sligo’s most conspicuous landmarks.
Sruth in Aghaidh An Aird – The Devil’s Chimney
- Length:- 2.5 km
- Time:- 1 hour
- Grade:- Moderate
- Terrain:- Mountain Trail
All weather track leading to Ireland’s Tallest Waterfall.
Keash Hill Trail
- Length:- 3.4km Return
- Time:- 1 hour
- Grade:- Strenuous
- Terrain:- Country Roads, Mountain Trail
Hillside track leading to caves where Ice Age animal remains have been found.
Killaspugbrone Coastal Walk
- Length:- 6.8km
- Time:- 1.5 - 2 hrs
- Grade:- Moderate
- Terrain:- Beach, Country Roads, Forest Trail
Stunning coastal walk through sand dune system.