Knocknarea – Queen Maeve’s Trail

*This walk is not buggy or wheelchair friendly.

Location: Knocknarea, Strandhill, Co. Sligo

Path: A) Steps from the Rugby Club side B) From The Glen car park – hill-side C) Base trail – gravel path

Parking: A) Opposite Sligo Rugby Club B) The Glen

Facilities: None – a takeaway cabin was on-site in The Glen car park when we visited. Go prepared with appropriate footwear, clothing, snacks and water.

Features: Views, Views and more views

Sligo is a hidden treasure (in my view). It is very much off the tourist trail which makes it a quiet place to visit but there is so much on offer. Climbing Knocknarea is most definitely a highlight. Please read full details below and click on this link for more details about Knocknarea and Strandhill.

**This walk is not accessible at all and should only be explored with children who are comfortable with climbing and walking for an hour plus. This can be extended to a minimum of 2 hours if you ascend one side, descend the other and then walk around the base trail. For those of you with lower mobility levels the base trail is a wonderful option to enjoy the splendid views. While this (base) trail is accessible the access to it is not, also it’s a linear walk. On our visit it was not very well signposted but it seemed newly open so no doubt these will be added at some point.

*Image and Information courtesy of Aoife www.bewell-dowell.com