Ben Bulben loop
Grade
Easy
Length
5.5 km
Time
1.25 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
45 m
Dogs Allowed
Under effective control
Start Point
Gortarowey Forest entrance car park
Finish Point
Gortarowey Forest entrance car park
Nearest Town to Start
Sligo Town
Lat. and Long.
54.361492, -8.501434
/ 54.361492, 8.501434
This loop takes you on forest road along the northern face of the iconic Benbulbin table top mountain with panoramic views of Sligo and Donegal Bays, Inishmurray Island and the Ox and Knocknarea Mountains and as far as Sliabh League on a clear day.
External Links
Trail Management
Coillte Sligo, Unit 4/5 Pearse Plaza, Pearse Road, Sligo.
Tel: 1890 367378 Fax: ++ 353 71 9143014
Facilities
Car park
For Further information on the Ben Bulben loop, visit www.SligoWalks.ie
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 16
Richard from Dublin
The trail head sign directs you to follow the red markers and it couldn't be more simple making it an ideal entry level walk for families with young children. We even managed to bring our 11 month old baby girl on the walk in her buggy.
The loop is listed as taking 1 hour 15 minutes but it is possible to shorten this by just enjoying the fantastic views of Benbulbin to the right hand side and returning to the car park when you feel ready.