

Directions to Trailhead
From Sligo, head north on the N15, just past Drumcliff village, take a left turn signposted Carney. From Carney village take a right turn and follow the signs for Lissadell. At the gate lodge turn left and continue to the shoreline where some parking is available. Alternatively, continue right towards the beach for more parking.
The Trail Map:- OSI Map Series 16




The Route
Although not a waymarked trail it is a very pleasant linear walk along a forest path which runs between the public road and Drumcliffe bay continuing onto Lissadell beach. If you walk from the gate lodge, note that you will share the road with vehicular traffic. When you come to the sea, you can turn left to walk along a woodland path towards Lissadell (Ballygilgan) Nature Reserve, one of the best places in Ireland to view Brent geese in Winter. To the right the path leads to Lissadell Beach itself. You can continue along the beach for a number of kilometres before retracing your steps to return to the start of the walk.


Did you know?
The walk is located within historic boundary of the Lissadell Estate which was formerly owned by the Gore Booth family. Constance Gore Booth took part in the 1916 Easter Rising and was the first woman to be elected to the House of Commons at Westminster.

- 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
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