Tread Softly Walks

Streedagh Beach with Eddie O’Gorman

Explore Streedagh Beach in County Sligo with guide Eddie O'Gorman from Spanish Armada Ireland. In 1588, Streedagh became the site of a triple shipwreck when Spanish galleons returning home with the scattered Spanish Armada were caught in a ferocious storm. The La Lavia, La Juliana, and the Santa Maria de Visón ran aground and broke apart on the Streedagh shoreline.

Doorly Park with Michael Bell

Explore Doorly Park along the Garavogue River with Michael Bell from Nature Learn. Once a wetland, the park was created by Col. William Gregory Wood-Martin (historian) from Woodville. This guided walk uncovers the park’s vibrant wildlife, from native birds to indigenous plants.

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, prehistoric landscape, ancient ritual significance, and the ongoing community efforts to secure global heritage recognition.

Tread Softly Walks are produced in conjunction with Walking for All and Sligo Sports Partnership.
Guide support is provided by North West Adventure.