Trail · County Sligo
Killaspugbrone Loop
7 km2 hrModerateLoop30 m climbDogs on a lead
This relatively remote walk passes the early Christrian site of Killaspugbrone church and follows sandy, stony and gravel path through a variety of coastal habitats including sand dunes, salt marsh and pine woodland around Sligo Airport runway, returning on roadside footpaths, with magnificent views of Ben Bulben, Knocknarea and Sligo Bay.
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Outdoors in County Sligo this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 10°Scattered clouds
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 10°Grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct12° / 5°Drizzle
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 2°Scattered clouds
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 100 m awayStrandhill BeachBeachStrandhillStrandhill Beach in County Sligo is a popular surf beach featuring a number of schools catering for both novices and experienced surfers.
Nature spot · 3.0 km awayConey IslandIslandConey IslandConey Island, off the coast of Sligo, is so named because of the vast quantity of rabbits that call it home. It is accessible by boat from the pier at Rosses Point, or you can make your way over across Cummeen Strand at low tide.