50 Things: Sligo’s Wild Atlantic Way
5 Landmarks to discover
- Benbulben – Benbulben is a majestic mountain overlooking the Sligo Countryside.
- Knocknarea – Knocknarea famous for Queen Maeve’s Cairn is located near Strandhill.
- Mullaghmore Head – Mullaghmore Head is a Signature point on the Wild Atlantic Way.
- Gleniff Horse Shoe – A Valley in North Sligo known for its breath taking landscape.
- Glencar Waterfall – Glencar Waterfall is 50ft high and located in Glencar Lough.
5 Beaches to walk on
- Cloonagh – A lovely quite beach right on our doorstep and just a 2-minute walk away!
- Streedagh – Stunning 3km stretch of strand and site of the famous Spanish Armada wrecks.
- Lissadell – Picturesque walk where you can enjoy gorgeous views of Benbulben mountain.
- Raghly – A remote stretch of strand and the ideal spot if you want to get away from it all.
- Mullaghmore – 3km green flag family beach at Wild Atlantic Way Signature Point.
5 Historical sites to visit
- Lissadell House – Estate associated with W B Yeats and the Gore Booths – 5 minutes away!
- W B Yeats Grave – Famous Poet W B Yeats chose Drumcliff as his final resting place.
- Inishmurray Island – Contains most complete remains of an early monastic settlement.
- Spanish Armada – Streedagh beach is the final resting place of 3 Spanish Armada ships.
- Megalithic Monuments – Carrowmore and Creevykeel are great examples of early tombs.
5 Watersports to try
- Supping – Stand Up Paddle Boarding classes are available with Sligo Bay Sup in Lissadell.
- Surfing – Classes are provided in Strandhill and Bundoran; both good local spots.
- Kayaking – Kayak tours of Glencar lake are available with Sligo Kayak Tours.
- Coasteering – Available in Mullaghmore and Bundoran with North West Coasteering.
- Scuba Diving – Scuba Diving is available in Mullaghmore with Offshore Watersports.
5 Activities to enjoy with friends and family
- Fishing – Fishing trips depart from Mullaghmore with Offshore Watersports.
- Horse Riding – Beach and Bog Trekking with Island View Stables in Cliffoney.
- Cycling – Bike hire with Wild Atlantic Way Cycling in Drumcliff.
- Golfing – There are several great golf courses in Sligo such as Rosses Point.
- Eagles Flying – Eagle’s Flying show at Raptor Research Centre in Ballymote.
5 Ways to connect with the coast
- Star Gazing – Our coastal location is the perfect place for viewing the night sky.
- Photography – The rugged beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way provides the perfect subject.
- Bird Watching – Our area is famous for barnacle geese and many other coastal species.
- Rockpool Rambles – Explore the rockpools and identify seaweeds or simply skim stones.
- Seaweed Baths – Relax and take a seaweed bath at Voya Seaweed Baths in Strandhill.
5 Pubs & Restaurants for a relaxing evening out
- Ellen’s Pub – Sligo’s oldest pub with live music on Fridays – just 3 minutes’ drive away!
- Lang’s Bar & Restaurant – Award winning gastro pub with great pints and quality food.
- Eithna’s by the sea – Famous seafood restaurant in Mullaghmore – highly recommended.
- Yeats Tavern – Drumcliff restaurant – very popular with both locals and tourists.
- Hargadon’s Bar & Restaurant – Sligo’s award winning old world pub – serving food daily.
5 Places to shop
- Rathcormac Craft Village & Market – Local craft market open Saturdays from 10am until 3pm.
- Strandhill People’s Market – Local produce and products every Sunday from 11am.
- The Cat & The Moon – Irish crafted jewellery, textiles and art popular with locals and tourists.
- Mullaney Brothers – Traditional store stocking brands such as Magee and Aran Knitwear.
- Drumcliffe Teahouse & Craft Shop – Charming tea house and craft shop beside Yeats Grave in Drumcliff.
5 Festivals to Enjoy
- Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival – Sea Shanties every June supporting Local Lifeboat Station.
- Sea Sessions – Surf music festival in Bundoran every June attracting big name acts.
- Sligo Summer Festival – Free festival in August celebrating music, sport and culture.
- Celtic Fringe Fest – Commemoration of the Spanish Armada in Grange every September.
- Sligo Live – Folk, Roots and Indie music festival every October in Sligo.
5 Day Trips to take
- Donegal – Take in Slieve League, Donegal Castle and Killybegs harbour on this scenic tour.
- Giant’s Causeway – Take the Causeway Coastal Route to the dramatic Giant’s Causeway.
- Fermanagh – Visit Belleek China, the Marble Arch Caves and Florence Court Estate.
- South Sligo – Arigina Mining Experience, Keash Caves and Michael Coleman Music Centre.
- Calvary Film Trip – Filming locations include Streedagh, Lissadell, Sligo and Easkey.
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