Location: Sligo
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What to do and see in Sligo, Western Ireland: The Best Hiking Trails
Sligo (Irish: Sligeach, meaning "abounding in shells" — /ˈslaɪɡoʊ/ SLY-goh; Irish pronunciation: [ˈɕlʲɪɟəx]) is a coastal seaport and the county town of County Sligo, Ireland, within the western province of Connacht. With a population of approximately 20,000 in 2016, it is the second largest urban centre in the West of Ireland, with only Galway being larger. The Sligo Borough District constitutes 61% (38,581) of the county's population of 63,000.
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1. Lough Talt Loop Walk
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
This is a scenic walk around the shores of picturesque Lough Talt in South Sligo. The lake and its surroundings are home to a diverse range of bird life. The lake also boasts an abundance of brown trout. The first section of this walk is along a lakeshore track with the return journey along a busy road. For this person families with young children may prefer to return back along the same track.
Reviewed By jessicafarry - Sligo, Ireland
This is a really beautiful and peaceful walk around the stunning Lough Talt. The walk around the trail is beautiful and well done, the loop goes onto the main road which is dangerous and really busy so it might be an idea for families to just walk back along the trail. The views are stunning. The turn into the lake comes kind of suddenly and it’s narrow enough so take care. Plenty of car parking there too.
2. Miner's Way & Historical Trail
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Miners' Way and Historical Trail is a long distance way marked trail (118km) which traces the route taken by the Coal Miners through the picturesque hills and valleys of counties Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon.
3. Ladies Brae
4. Dunneill River Walk
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
This scenic walk follows the route of the Dunneill River from Dromore West village. Follow the footpath from the petrol station through the small metal gate opposite the traffic island. The path meanders through the trees and along the river. When you reach the public road turn left. Turn right through a metal gate to follow the path of the river. Return along the same route.
5. Dunmoran Coastal Walk
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Start from the car park at Dunmoran Strand, walk the length of the beach before crossing a wooden bridge, follow along the coast until you come out at 'The Beach Bar'. Follow the road out past the pub. Turn right down towards the pier, before you reach the slip way keep to the left continue the track along the coast, return via the same route
6. Highwood Loop Walk
This pleasant walk follows the route of the Historical Trail from Highwood village along quiet roads. From Highwood church follow the signs for the Historical Trail (to the right). At the bottom of the hill turn left, the Black Lake is located on the left, where the road veers left again the White Lake is located on the right. At a t-junction turn left back to Highwood. Savour the views!
