Directions to the Trailhead
Take the N4 from Sligo Town for 2.4km. At junction S1, exit onto the N59. Continue for 40km. Turn right onto the R298 and drive for 5km. Turn left onto the R297 and continue for 2km to arrive in Enniscrone. Take a right turn on either Pier Road or Cliff Road, both lead to Enniscrone Pier and the beginning of the trail
The Trail Map:- OSI Series 24
The Route
Start from Enniscrone Pier. Head north along the trail. At the end of the coastal path turn right and walk along the road to return to the Pier or return along the coastal path to enjoy the scenery from the other direction with fantastic views of Enniscrone beach and Nephin mountain in Co Mayo.
This walk has spectacular scenery and panoramic views of Killala Bay. Will seating along the walk this giving the opportunity to relax and enjoy the scenery, nature and sounds of the wild Atlantic.
These loops are part of a countrywide network of high-quality, circular walks being developed by local community, local development companies, local authorities in collaboration with Fáilte Ireland, The Department of Community & Rural Development and Sport Ireland.
The loops have been developed with the kind assistance of local landowners and organisations. It is understood that if persons enter private land they do so by permission and with the consent of the landowners and no matter how often they enter, or in what numbers, they do not do so as of any right.
Think Safety!
A section of this route is shared with vehicles – be aware!
Keep Children under close supervision
Take adequate clothing, food and fluid
If you encounter any difficulties, contact emergency services on 999 or 112
Dogs permitted under supervision.
Click for SportIreland.ie Classification and Grading for Recreational Trails.
Nearby walks you might like
Enniscrone Beach
A walking route with panoramic views of
Killala Bay and the surrounding coast.
Enniscrone Castle Field
A 1.3km looped walk which connects a new
section of walkway with the traditional route.
Latest news items from the SligoWalks blog
-
A Bumper Biodiversity Week Ahead
On foot of the great spell of weather we’ve enjoyed recently, lots of us have been out and about enjoying the countryside, which has burst forth with bloom and colour. A happy coincidence then that Biodiversity Week starts later this week and runs until almost the end of May, helping us understand the fundamentals of…
-
What To Look For In Sligo’s Hedgerows
Keeping the eyes open as nature comes to life is one of the great pleasures of walking at this time of year. As Spring extends into Summer, and with Biodiversity Week just around the corner, there is so much to look at as we walk on trails and country paths the length and breadth of…
-
Hazelwood To Re-Open This Weekend
In welcome news, Hazelwood Forest Walk, so badly damaged during Storm Eowyn, will reopen to the public on Saturday next 5th April. Hundreds of trees have been cleared, paths restored and the area made safe after several weeks of work throughout the site. “It was a huge undertaking after what was the worst storm damage…
- Plan ahead and Prepare
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Respect wildlife and farm stock
- Be considerate of others
- Minimise the effects of fire
Leave a Reply