On the first Saturday in July, trek 34km from Dromahair, Co. Leitrim to Coolaney, Co. Sligo and discover the Sligo Camino.
The Camino follows the Sligo Way through some of the finest scenery in the West of Ireland. The route is a challenging mixture of tracks, trails, forest paths, finishing with 8km of country lanes around the Annaghmore Estate. Please note that the Sligo Camino at 34km is a demanding and physically challenging trek. Anyone carrying an injury, taking medication or unsure of their fitness, should consult with a doctor before registering.
Route highlights include:
- Historic 16th century Creevelea Abbey on the banks of the River Bonet.
- Skirting between Lough Gill and Slish Woods along boardwalks.
- Yeats’ Lake Isle of Inishfree.
- Slieve Dhá Éan and the secluded mountain lake of Lough Lumman.
- Ballygawley Lough and Union Wood.
- The Teeling memorial to the Battle of Carrignagat in 1798.
- Tranquil laneways through the Annagh Beg estate.
- The best cup of tea you’ve ever had at the finish!
When? First Saturday in July.
Tickets?
Walkers register for the Sligo Camino through www.sligocamino.ie . Simply enter walker details, emergency contact details etc and pay the registration fee to be emailed your ticket for this years walk.
Tickets for the Sligo Camino 2024 cost €60 (plus a booking fee). This includes bus transfer, light refreshments en route, dinner on return to Coolaney, a commemorative Sligo Camino t-shirt / native tree being planted for every walker and, new for 2024 – a Sligo Camino Finishers Medal for all walkers!
Where?
The route is along the Sligo Way from Dromahair, Co. Leitrim to Coolaney, Co. Sligo.
Stage 1 Dromahair to Slishwood. Download File
Stage 2 Slishwood to Collooney Download File
Stage 3 Collooney to Coolaney Download File
How long?
The route is 34.5km from Dromahair Co. Leitrim to Coolaney, Co. Sligo.
How difficult?
Be clear that the Sligo Camino is physically demanding & you should only attempt it if you have regular experience of walking 10km without stopping. Do not register if you are carrying an injury, have any underlying medical conditions or have no experience of walking long distances. The walk is not suitable for children under 14 even with adult supervision.
Terrain?
The Camino route incorporates tarred roads, gravel paths, boggy hillside, timber boardwalks, forest tracks, grassy trails and stone slabs. The route finishes with 8km of country lanes around the Annaghmore Estate between Collooney and Coolaney. The highest point is approx 275m around Slieve Daene.
Guided or self-led?
The Sligo Camino is self-led. It follows a waymarked trail and walkers should look out for the timber posts with the yellow walker on them. There will be walk leaders interspersed among the walkers should you require assistance.
How many hours?
Depending on your speed, the walk will take between 6 and 8 hours.
In the interests of safety all walkers must reach the two food stops (6 miles and 14 miles) before the two sweep-up leaders. Walkers unable to achieve this very modest pace must accept a lift to the next food stop or exit the walk and proceed at their own risk.
Full info:
You can get the full info directly on the Sligo Camino website here.
