North West Trail
Sligo, Ireland
Point-to-point trail in Sligo, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 48.5 mi (78.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,031 ft (619 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 5 min
- High point
- 282 ft (86 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Gleniff Horseshoe Drive 2 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Gleniff Horseshoe Drive 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Atlantic Sheepdogs 12 mi (19.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Model Niland Gallery 25.3 mi (40.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 25.4 mi (40.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Green Fort 25.4 mi (40.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Sligo Masonic Hall 25.5 mi (41 km) from start
- Historic site: Abbeyquarter Passage Tomb 26 mi (41.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Lest Sligo forgets 26.9 mi (43.4 km) from start
- Cave 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 28.3 mi (45.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 28.9 mi (46.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Pier/Local rowing club 29.9 mi (48.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about North West Trail
How long is North West Trail?
North West Trail is 48.5 mi (78.1 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 5 min. It climbs 2,031 ft (619 m) in total, up to a high point of 282 ft (86 m).
How hard is North West Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for North West Trail?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on North West Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is North West Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (33% under trees).
What can you do on North West Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near North West Trail?
Food, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for North West Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near North West Trail
- Wild Atlantic Way - Sligo Leitrim Sligo · Expert · 69 mi (111 km)
- Arroo Trail Leitrim · Moderate · 5.1 mi (8.2 km)
- EuroVelo 1 Donegal · Moderate · 26.9 mi (43.3 km)
- EuroVelo 1 Sligo · Hard · 41.5 mi (66.9 km)
- Ben Bulben Walk Sligo · Easy · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Cashel Loop Sligo · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Court Tomb Trail Sligo · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- EuroVelo 1 Sligo · Moderate · 16.8 mi (27.1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap