Hazelwood Forest, Co Sligo
Visit Lough Gill Sligo
Isle of Innisfree, Lough Gill, Co Sligo

East Sligo

Glasshouse Hotel Sligo

Exploring East Sligo, there are so many things to do for all ages. There are watersports, scenic walks, historical sites and much more.

Hazelwood

Only 5km from The Glasshouse, The Hazelwood Demesne is located at Half Moon Bay along the shores of Lough Gill. From the trail you have views of Church Island, Cottage Island and Goat Island at the entirity of Lough Gill. There are plenty of places to stop and have a picnic with great views but make sure you bring your rubbish/trash to the nearest bins.

Innisfree

Innisfree is a small island in Lough Gill. Innisfree is an uninhabited island but is rather wild and pretty. It inspired the poem 'Lake Isle of Innisfree' by William Butler Yeats. When on Innisfree you may be able to capture the mood the poet wanted to portray.

Lough Gill

Lough Gill is a large lake, about 8km long and 2km wide. It drains into the River Garavogue near Sligo Town. The picturesque lake is surrounded by woods and it contains 20 small islands all of which are now uninhabited. There is public access to the lough from a pier on the south shore at the mouth of the Garavoge River, at Inishfree Pier and at Shriff Bay.

Slish Wood

Slish wood is located on the southern shore of Lough Gill in a stunning location between the lake and the Ox Mountains. This walk nestles in the centre of the woods and is part of a much longer trail that is part of the Sligo Way.

The Atlantic coastline is a magnificent resource and offers so many options for enjoying the outdoor life. Sligo has some great surfing beaches, Strandhill and Mullaghmore with its famous Prowlers Wave are particularly well known and have several options for lessons and equipment rental.

Sea angling is a great day out. Fishing trips go regularly from Rosses Point and Mullaghmore. The skippers will take your group sightseeing instead if that’s your preference. If you’d prefer to keep two feet on firm ground, you can still learn shore angling from the beach (and the kids can too).

SUPping (stand up paddleboarding) is a fabulous way to see the coastline from a different perspective. No experience is necessary and the learning curve is swift. What’s not to like?

If you’re feeling brave, coasteering is an exhilarating way to enjoy the Atlantic shoreline.
SUPping and kayaking are also available inshore on scenic Lough Talt or Lough Easkey where you don’t even need to deal with waves! 

Or you could try your hand paddling a Canadian canoe where your lunch definitely won’t get wet.

Why not take a boat trip on the idyllic Lough Gill, a must see attraction during your visit to Sligo.
Choose from galloping along a sandy beach or trekking on quiet lanes and mountain trails. Being on horseback really gives a different perspective to the countryside. Riding stables are located in Grange, Cloonacool, and Tubbercurry.
Sligo is a beautiful county and walking, particularly in the hills and mountains is a lovely way to see it in detail. 

Visit the beautiful coastline at one of the many stunning Beaches Sligo has to offer. 

Take a walk along the Garavogue River down to the lovely Doorly Park. 

Choose from self guided walks or go with one of the walking guides available to book at Sligo Walking Tours. Just make sure you’re dressed for the walk you’re going to do!
Seeing Sligo by bike is a great option – either road bike or mountain bike. 

Visit Cycling routes in Sligo for a helpful guide to some local routes and check out Coolaney MTB Trails if you are looking for an adventurous trail with some beautiful views.