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Welcome to the Garavogue River Walk.
TrailAudio is an online web and application based platform that provides free audio files to walkers. Simply scan the QR code on each sign to find out more!
As you walk along the trail, we tell you about its heritage and history, from the story of Maeve, the warrior queen, to the development of Sligo through the ages, its strategic importance and its people, customs and traditions.
We’ll paint a picture of a town whose roots go back into prehistory, a vibrant journey that continues to the present day. 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 Sligo County Council.
Simply scan the code and click the PLAY buttons to activate the audio through your phone or Bluetooth headset and off you go!
Garavogue River Walk Points of Interest
You can also click to access Trail Audio guides for each Point of Interest (POI) here.
Garavogue River Walk Map
Nearby Walks
7.5km from Hazelwood
A linear trail that brings the walker to the shores of Lough Gill. Mature woodlands and view area.
Length: 2.5km
Grade: Easy
8km from Hazelwood
A court tomb dating back to Neolithic time is the higlight of this looped walk which also includes an area of woodland.
Length: 3.5km
Grade: Moderate
5km from Hazelwood
Walk along the Garavogue River in Sligo from Queen Maeve Square to Cleveragh Regional Park and back on this looped trail.
Length: 7km
Grade: Easy
12.5km from Hazelwood
Ireland’s tallest waterfall ‘Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird’ is the highlight of this walk which offers unrivalled views over Glencar Lake.
Length: 2.5km
Grade: Strenuous
Things to do Locally
5km from Hazelwood
Collection of paintings by Jack B Yeats and other local, national and international artists at this centre for the Arts in Sligo.
5km from Hazelwood
Follow the footsteps of Ireland’s national Poet WB Yeats, who had close associations with Sligo and wrote much of his poetry about Sligo.
5km from Hazelwood
Take a tour boat across Lough Gill from Sligo to Parke’s Castle, taking in the legendary Lake Isle of Innisfree, famed for the poetry of WB Yeats.
5km from Hazelwood
Explore 13th-century Sligo Abbey, where much of the original church, sacristy, and chapterhouse remain, alongside a stunning 15th-century cloister and historic buildings.
Find more attractions at Sligo.ie/Visit or by calling to the Sligo Tourist Office.
