Activities in Sligo

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Things to Do in Sligo: Local Guide

W.B. Yeats's favourite county in Ireland's northwest sits between the Atlantic surf beaches of Strandhill and Enniscrone, the ancient megalithic cemetery at Carrowmore, and the brooding profile of Benbulben mountain. Lough Gill's Lake Isle of Innisfree and the Yeats Memorial Building give the town an unmatched literary atmosphere.

🏔️ Mountain hiking🏛️ Ancient monuments🏄 Surfing📖 Literary heritage🌊 Coastal scenery

Popular Activities in Sligo

1Benbulben mountain plateau summit hike
2Carrowmore megalithic cemetery guided tour
3Strandhill surf lesson on the Atlantic breaks
4Lough Gill boat tour to Lake Isle of Innisfree
5Yeats literary walking tour of Sligo town
6Knocknarea cairn Queen Maeve summit climb
7Cliffoney and Mullaghmore coastal scenic drive
8Carrowkeel megalithic passage tombs visit
Local tip: Benbulben's distinctive flat-topped summit is best accessed via the Gortarowey trail from the northeast — conditions change rapidly on the plateau so check the Met Éireann mountain forecast and bring layers regardless of the morning weather.