Day 1 — Begin with Benbulben, then continue to Strandhill Beach and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.
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Sligo
Mountain silhouettes, Atlantic beaches and landscapes associated with W. B. Yeats.
ExploreSligo Town and the Atlantic coast
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks
Plan your visit
Why visit Sligo?
Mountain silhouettes, Atlantic beaches and landscapes associated with W. B. Yeats.
Don’t miss
Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Benbulben
- 02Strandhill Beach
- 03Knocknarea
- 04Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
- 05Glencar Waterfall
- 06Lough Gill
- 07Drumcliffe Churchyard
- 08Sligo Abbey
- 09Mullaghmore Head
- 10Classiebawn Castle Viewpoint
- 11Rosses Point
- 12Eagles Flying
- 13Creevykeel Court Tomb
- 14The Model
- 15Yeats Society Sligo
- 16Doorly Park
- 17Devil’s Chimney
- 18Aughris Head
- 19Enniscrone Beach
- 20Hazelwood Forest
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
Day 2 — Visit Knocknarea before an afternoon at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery.
Day 3 — Combine Glencar Waterfall with Lough Gill, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.
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