Declan’s Outdoor Guidebook
Walks around Sligo (work in progress!)
Here are some low level walks that can be as strenuous as you want. See www.sligowalks.ie for more info.
Climb the mountain, see all of NW Sligo and visit Queen Maeve's Tomb (but please don't walk on it!).
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Knocknarea
Climb the mountain, see all of NW Sligo and visit Queen Maeve's Tomb (but please don't walk on it!).
Miles of sand, superb scenery and amazing views. A location noted for the Spanish Armada wreckage in 1588.
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Streedagh Beach
Miles of sand, superb scenery and amazing views. A location noted for the Spanish Armada wreckage in 1588.
Raghly
Short coastal loop with fantastic views.
At the beach front you have lots of choices. There is a walk map near the canon to help guide you.
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Strandhill
At the beach front you have lots of choices. There is a walk map near the canon to help guide you.
A fantastically unique tabletop mountain, sculpted by glaciation 10,000yrs ago. For a good day walk, climb via Luke’s Bridge and on a clear day you can see 4 counties at the top!
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Benbulbin
A fantastically unique tabletop mountain, sculpted by glaciation 10,000yrs ago. For a good day walk, climb via Luke’s Bridge and on a clear day you can see 4 counties at the top!
Older then the Pyramids, usually deserted and in amazing condition, this is a wonderful day out.
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Carrowkeel Passage Tombs
Older then the Pyramids, usually deserted and in amazing condition, this is a wonderful day out.
A small coastal town with lots of water sports (sailing, sea swimming, etc.) and a nice food vibe. Worth a visit!
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Rosses Point
A small coastal town with lots of water sports (sailing, sea swimming, etc.) and a nice food vibe. Worth a visit!
Sleeve League, the highest sea cliffs in Europe, are a day trip from The Hide by car.
If you visit north-west Ireland, and have the time, this is a great stop. Weather permitting, you can walk the cliff tops and enjoy amazing sea and coastal views.
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Slieve League
Sleeve League, the highest sea cliffs in Europe, are a day trip from The Hide by car.
If you visit north-west Ireland, and have the time, this is a great stop. Weather permitting, you can walk the cliff tops and enjoy amazing sea and coastal views.
Walk under Benbulben head, get close to the cliffs and get magnificent views of Donegal Bay.
This is a great forest walk with lots of options. You can do a 30 minute or a 90 minutes loop. It has good paths and is moderately strenuous.
Get some exercise and get some great views!
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Benbulben Forest Walk
Walk under Benbulben head, get close to the cliffs and get magnificent views of Donegal Bay.
This is a great forest walk with lots of options. You can do a 30 minute or a 90 minutes loop. It has good paths and is moderately strenuous.
Get some exercise and get some great views!
Surfing
Here are a couple of well-know surf spots. There are lots more but these will get you started.
The main surf beach on the coast. Lots of choice from beginner lessons to advanced points.
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Strandhill
The main surf beach on the coast. Lots of choice from beginner lessons to advanced points.
Donegals surf town is 25 minutes away. It has lots of choices for the surfer and non-surfer; surfing, food, people watching, amusements or a walk on the cliffs.
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Bundoran
Donegals surf town is 25 minutes away. It has lots of choices for the surfer and non-surfer; surfing, food, people watching, amusements or a walk on the cliffs.
A long sandy beach with lots of surf options. Ideal for the beginner. But sometimes can get quite good!
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Streedagh Beach
A long sandy beach with lots of surf options. Ideal for the beginner. But sometimes can get quite good!
Sightseeing
Drive the horseshoe and if you are feeling adventurous, climb the mountain.
A great drive in good or bad weather. A great walk, but only in good weather!
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Gleniff Horseshoe Drive
Drive the horseshoe and if you are feeling adventurous, climb the mountain.
A great drive in good or bad weather. A great walk, but only in good weather!
Relax
The Hot Box Sauna
Sauna and a cold swim. Or is it the other way around?
Voya Seaweed Baths
Shore RoadSoak it all away!