Mitchell Curley Park

Carns Hill

Walk Category: Urban Walk
Walk Grade: Easy
Walking Terrain: Gravel Path
Waymarking: Set Path
Trailhead: Carpark

Length: 1km
Ascent: Minimal
Time: Varied
Suggested Gear: Sturdy Shoes
Longitude: 54.267686
Latitude: -8.503643

Directions to the Trailhead
This walk is located approx. 2km from the centre of Sligo Town. Walk or drive up Church Hill, passing Sligo Rovers on your right. The road continues through a small roundabout, then past St. Mary’s GAA grounds where you reach the Western Distributor Road. Turn right at the traffic lights and the entrance to the park is on your left. There is ample parking provided.

Mitchell Curley Park

The Route
The total park covers an area of approximately 4.9 hectares (12 acres). The park includes: Playing pitches x 3, a toddlers and children’s playground area built to European safety standards, a teenage multi-sport arena and over 1.8 km of walking trails suitable for elderly, wheelchair and disabled use. The outer trail is approx. 1km in length and is relatively flat.

Did you know?
An outdoor Gym has been installed in the park. As you walk along the trail, you can stop at each installation and do some additional exercise.

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