- Queen Maeve Trail (Knocknarea): moderately strenuous ascent up the iconic limestone mountain of Knocknarea, featuring a well-maintained boardwalk and steps through forest and open slopes. It culminates at the massive Neolithic cairn atop the summit, offering sweeping panoramic views over Sligo Bay, Strandhill, and distant Donegal mountains.
- Benbulben Forest Walk: An easy, family-friendly looped trail through lush woodland at the base of Sligo’s distinctive table-top mountain, Benbulben. The path emerges to reveal dramatic close-up vistas of the sheer cliffs and rugged plateau, with additional views across Donegal Bay and the surrounding countryside.
- Devil’s Chimney (Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird) Loop: short but steep looped route leading to Ireland’s tallest waterfall at 150 metres, plunging dramatically down a cliff face (best after rainfall). It winds through forested paths and open terrain, providing stunning viewpoints over Glencar Lough and the wild Dartry Mountains.
- Union Wood Trails: network of gentle looped walks through ancient oak and conifer woodland near Sligo town, with elevated sections offering expansive views over Ballisodare Bay, Knocknarea, and the Ox Mountains. These serene paths immerse hikers in diverse flora and tranquil forest scenery.
- Slish Wood Loop (Lough Gill): peaceful lakeside trail along the shores of scenic Lough Gill, meandering through dense woodland with glimpses of islands and Yeats-inspired landscapes. It features a mix of boardwalks and natural paths, delivering calming waterside views and a sense of secluded natural beauty.
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