Tread Softly Walks

Streedagh Beach with Eddie O’Gorman

Explore Streedagh Beach in County Sligo with guide Eddie O'Gorman,  Spanish Armada Ireland. Discover the maritime history of 1588, where three Spanish ships wrecked on the coastline here. This guided walk blends local history with views of Benbulben Mountain.

Doorly Park with Michael Bell

Explore Doorly Park along the Garavogue River with Michael Bell from Nature Learn. This guided walk uncovers the park’s vibrant wildlife, from native birds to local plants and is an  opportunity to learn about Sligo's woodlands.

Aughris Coastal Walk with Jacinta Gormley

Explore the Aughris Coastal Walk with Jacinta Gormley, a founding member of TARA (Templeboy Aughris Rural Action). Jacinta shares  myths and local history while guiding you past a promontory fort, St. Patrick's Holy Well, and a deserted village in West Sligo.

Hazelwood with Beatrice MacDonald

Explore the lakeside forest trails of Hazelwood with Beatrice Macdonald. Beatrice brings the estate’s history to life, sharing folklore, stories of the iconic Palladian-style Hazelwood House, and tales from her family's generations on this land.

Queen Maeve Trail/Knocknarea with Robert Hensey

Explore the Queen Maeve Trail on Knocknarea with Robert Hensey, Archaeologist and Project Manager for Sligo’s UNESCO World Heritage bid. This tour highlights the mountain's 5,000-year-old neolithic passage tomb its prehistoric landscape, its ancient ritual significance, and the ongoing community efforts to secure global heritage recognition.