The Snug guidebook
Sightseeing
A 10 minute walk from the Snug this scenic forest walk offers amazing views of Benbulben & Sligo Bay. There are various route options to suit all abilities. Great option for a sheltered walk on windy/rainy days.
Gortarowey Forest Recreation Area
A 10 minute walk from the Snug this scenic forest walk offers amazing views of Benbulben & Sligo Bay. There are various route options to suit all abilities. Great option for a sheltered walk on windy/rainy days.
15 minute drive from the Snug. Beautiful waterfall in all weather's. Nice short walk gorgeous views over Glencar lake. Enjoy lunch or coffee in the adjacent Glencar Tea Shed.
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Cascada Glencar
15 minute drive from the Snug. Beautiful waterfall in all weather's. Nice short walk gorgeous views over Glencar lake. Enjoy lunch or coffee in the adjacent Glencar Tea Shed.
Peaceful scenic harbour, boasting a new coastal walkway approx 5km in length edging along the Atlantic.
Raghly Harbour
Peaceful scenic harbour, boasting a new coastal walkway approx 5km in length edging along the Atlantic.
Hazelwood Forest
Peaceful forest walk overlooking lough Gill.
Moderate hill walk leading to Queen Maeves grave. Boasts spectacular views over StrandHill.
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Knocknarea
Moderate hill walk leading to Queen Maeves grave. Boasts spectacular views over StrandHill.
Drive or walk this scenic valley, enjoy nature trail, picnic area, view famous Diarmuid & Gráinnes cave and historic schoolhouse ruins. Don't miss the magic road see if you can defy gravity 😉
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Gleniff Horseshoe Drive
Drive or walk this scenic valley, enjoy nature trail, picnic area, view famous Diarmuid & Gráinnes cave and historic schoolhouse ruins. Don't miss the magic road see if you can defy gravity 😉
Lissadell house & gardens recently underwent extensive restoration. It is open to the public in the summer season & well worth a visit not only for Yeats enthusiasts but for all as it boasts some beautiful scenery and lush gardens.
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Lissadell House
Lissadell house & gardens recently underwent extensive restoration. It is open to the public in the summer season & well worth a visit not only for Yeats enthusiasts but for all as it boasts some beautiful scenery and lush gardens.
Stunning hill walk approx 10min drive from the snug. Overlooks Glencar lake. Short walk 30-45min, viewing points/seating area available throughout.
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Devil’s Chimney
Stunning hill walk approx 10min drive from the snug. Overlooks Glencar lake. Short walk 30-45min, viewing points/seating area available throughout.
Neighbourhoods
Coastal village along wild atlantic. Beach, pier and coastal walk/drive. Very relaxed atmosphere, great for water sports, famous for surfing.
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Mullaghmore
Coastal village along wild atlantic. Beach, pier and coastal walk/drive. Very relaxed atmosphere, great for water sports, famous for surfing.
Carney
Great village, with new forest walkway, two bars, local shop & Chinese takeaway.
Food scene
Great restaurant for lunch/dinner. Extensive menu, friendly staff and great service.
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Davis' Restaurant & Yeats Tavern
Great restaurant for lunch/dinner. Extensive menu, friendly staff and great service.
Surfers paradise - bustling seaside village adored by surfers. Great place to enjoy an ice-cream and watch surfers brave the waters. Casual dining and great for socialising.
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Strandhill
Surfers paradise - bustling seaside village adored by surfers. Great place to enjoy an ice-cream and watch surfers brave the waters. Casual dining and great for socialising.
Indoor & outdoor dining / takeaway. Great for lunch, brunch or coffee. Local produce freshly baked. Great food friendly staff & relaxed atmosphere.
The Little Cottage Cafe
Indoor & outdoor dining / takeaway. Great for lunch, brunch or coffee. Local produce freshly baked. Great food friendly staff & relaxed atmosphere.
A Sligo landmark, has stood the test of time. Always guaranteed great food, bustling cafe great for lunch or brunch. Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays.
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Lyons Café and Bakeshop
Quay StreetA Sligo landmark, has stood the test of time. Always guaranteed great food, bustling cafe great for lunch or brunch. Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays.
Best views to enjoy coffee or lunch overlooking the gorgeous Glencar lake & alongside the sounds of the gushing Glencar waterfall. Outdoor & indoor seating available along side a small secure playground & direct access to beautiful walkway to Glencar waterfall. 5 min drive from Devil's Chimney walk.
teaSHED
Best views to enjoy coffee or lunch overlooking the gorgeous Glencar lake & alongside the sounds of the gushing Glencar waterfall. Outdoor & indoor seating available along side a small secure playground & direct access to beautiful walkway to Glencar waterfall. 5 min drive from Devil's Chimney walk.
Fish & Bean
Enjoy fabulous food overlooking Rossespoint beach.
Relaxed atmosphere & great variety.
Flipside
Great for casual dining & best burgers in town.
City/town information
Enjoy this relaxed coastal village with a walk on the promenade, join the locals enjoying jumping off the pier at the sea pool, stroll along the long sandy beach. Kick back and take in the views over a pint, coffee or ice cream in one of the seafront cafes & restaurants.
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Rosses Point
Enjoy this relaxed coastal village with a walk on the promenade, join the locals enjoying jumping off the pier at the sea pool, stroll along the long sandy beach. Kick back and take in the views over a pint, coffee or ice cream in one of the seafront cafes & restaurants.
Night Life...
Great local gastro pub, serving a small selection of great food. Regular live music, great atmosphere.
Yeat's Local
Great local gastro pub, serving a small selection of great food. Regular live music, great atmosphere.
Lillies Sligo
Bridge StreetGreat cocktails, live music, cosy atmosphere.
Oldest pub in Sligo & Best Guinness, really nice traditional bar well worth a visit.
Thomas Connolly Sligo
1 Markievicz RdOldest pub in Sligo & Best Guinness, really nice traditional bar well worth a visit.
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Deplasarea și accesul
Street parking on Sunday is free
Sligo operates a one way system, easiest way to get around would be to park up and find your way on foot. Sligo has a few all day parking lots which save on worrying about getting a ticket.