Category Archives: Parks/Recreation Areas

Slishwood is located on the R287 travelling towards the village of Ballintogher from Sligo town and not far from Dooney Rock.  A 3km walking trail starts and finishes at the car park.  The walk has excellent views across Lough Gill.  The woods around Slishwood support a wide variety of local wildlife such as fallow deer, pine martin, red squirrel, bats and badgers.

As well as walkers and joggers, Slishwood is also a popular area for orienteering events that take place here from time to time. Continue reading →

Dooney Rock is located just outside Sligo town on the R287.  The site has a picnic area beside the car park.  From there a looping nature trail, 1.2km in length leads towards the shore of Lough Gill before leading up to the top of Dooney Rock.

At regular intervals along the trail are information posts giving details on the various trees and plants located in the area.  At the top of Dooney Rock there are four viewing points that offer fantastic views of Lough Gill and the surrounding countryside. Continue reading →