Experience Knocknarea Mountain

Rates (all ages)

Small Group (1-3 passengers): €300
Large Group (4-8 passengers): €400

Duration

7 hours

About

Our first port of call is Coney Island. Boats from the mainland regularly call in, but it's only accessible at low tide. Once on dry land you can take the edge off the day in the local pub. The island has several beautiful deserted beaches, the main one being Carty’s Strand. En route we visit St Patrick’s Wishing Chair, reputed to have been placed there by the saint himself.

From Coney we head to Carrowmore Tombs.Carrowmore is the largest Megalithic cemetery in Ireland and is one of the oldest and most important in Europe. The monuments are dated from circa 4840 to 4370 BC. We then take a short journey to Knocknarea Mountain. From the car-park it’s about a 40 minute walk to the summit. Maeve’s Cairn which is situated on the peak of Knocknarea overlooks Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. As we drive down the road from Knocknarea, we look for a small Well on our right, “The Glen” is straight across the road.

The Glen, in the summer, this is where you go down the rabbit hole and follow the muddy trail that brings you into The Glen. There are no signposts and no explanations for this natural wonder. It’s in a place where Knocknarea falls out of the sky and heads towards the Sea.

Next we travel the scenic route to Strandhill which is a very picturesque village. There are miles of golden sandy beaches and some gigantic sand dunes to explore. You may be lucky enough to experience the unforgettable views of Atlantic sunsets. In the centre of Strandhill you will find the Seaweed Baths and on the outskirts there is an 18-hole golf course which is playable all year round. Molly’s Cottage is a 200 year old Traditional Irish Thatched cottage open to the public.

Next we head to Ballysadare or (Baile Easa Dara ) meaning settlement of the oak by the Waterfall. The town boasts a beautiful River and a small Waterfall and the river is a haven for Salmon and Trout anglers.

From Ballysadare we travel to Lake Achree (from the Gaelic for “The Heart Lake”). We head up to Lady’s Bray and see the Panoramic views of Sligo and the surrounding areas. We then head to Aughris Head, which provides breathtaking views of Benbulben and Knocknarea. The natural beauty and coastline here offer pure tranquility and it is another walker’s paradise with beach walks and hill walks Aughris Beach Bar suitable for all the family. In the evening you can retire to the Beach Bar which is a Traditional Irish Thatched Pub and Restaurant.