Benbulben Forest Walk

Welcome to Benbulben Forest Walk.

TrailAudio is a FREE virtual walking guide that will tell you about Benbulben Forest Walk, one of Sligo’s most popular and scenic walking trails. It will tell you about different aspects of the walk, including its history and heritage, how it inspired the poetry of WB Yeats and we also have some mindfulness exercises for you to immerse yourself in.

TrailAudio is available in English and Irish. It provides you with the key information you’ll need to enjoy the walk, and as the audio files are short, it allows plenty of time for you to listen to the sounds of nature and to enjoy the spectacular landscape that surrounds you.

There are three stops along the trail where you scan a QR code on a sign to access the audio.

And once you’ve completed the walk, be sure to leave a comment on our social channels and follow #trailaudio.

This TrailAudio is supported by Power to Change, a partnership between Atlantic Technological University and Sligo Public Participation Network, funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.

Additional support by Coillte.

Simply scan the QR code and click the PLAY buttons to activate the audio through your phone or Bluetooth headset and off you go!

TIP: To scan the QR code open the camera function on your phone, point the camera at the QR code and access the link that appears on screen.

Benbulben Forest Walk Points of Interest

You can also click to access Trail Audio guides for each Point of Interest (POI) here.

1. Introduction to Benbulben Forest Walk

Welcome to Benbulben, Sligo’s iconic table mountain, and some of the most spectacular views on the Wild Atlantic Way.

2. Yeats & Heritage

From the poetry of WB Yeats to the legends of the Fenian Cycle, this mountain is steeped in history – both fact and fiction.

3. Mindfulness

Three separate mindfulness practices with a focus on breath work for you to further immerse yourself in the landscape.

Benbulben Forest Walk Map

There are three stops along the trail where you scan a QR code on a sign to access the audio.

Simply open the camera function on your phone, point the camera at the QR code and access the link that appears on screen. You can listen to TrailAudio on your phone or via Bluetooth speakers.