Sligo’s rolling green hills and magical woodlands were the inspiration for a number of poems by the world famous poet William Butler Yeats including the iconic Lake Isle of Innisfree. For the culturally curious, a number of our forest walks are also heritage sites including the Deer Park which is home to a court tomb dating back to 3,000BC while Union Wood is a bio diversity site located on the edge of old oak woodland and was formerly part of the Cooper estate. Woodlands like Slish Wood, Union Wood and the Lough Gill Forest have significant stands of deciduous trees and provide the perfect location for exploring the eclectic mix of flora and fauna.
This Trail is a forest and bog land trail located on the Ballina Road in Tubbercurry. The trail allows for a range of route options through both deciduous and coniferous forestry and onto open bog and connects the Ballina Road to the Rhue Road.
This hidden gem is located just a short walk from Sligo Town.
Close to Cleveragh Park and Sligo Racecourse on the Holy Well Road, this forest walk provides views of Sligo Bay, Ben Bulben and Lough Gill through occasional breaks in the trees.
A large area of mixed forestry located between Coolooney, Ballygawley and Ballisodare.
A all weather surface suitable for all ages and abilities with panoramic views of Benbulbin head, Donegal Bay, Slieve League, Mullaghmore and Classiebawn Castle.
A waymarked lakeshore and hillside track.
This 1.2km nature trail is located along the shores of Lough Gill.
A forest trail which provides access to an internationally renowned court tomb.
A pleasant forest walk with a lovely shaded picnic area.
A variety of short walks around Half Moon Bay along the shores of Lough Gill.