Eating in the great outdoorsThere is nothing more relaxing than having a picnic in the great outdoors. And in Sligo we are lucky to have fabulous locations to eat outside and enjoy the scenery. Below you will find a selection of picnic locations around County Sligo . But if you don't feel like making your own picnic, but still love eating in the great outdoors, why not book one of the many outdoor food sampling events on offer.
For example, during the summer months, you can experience a Sligo seaweed Experience with Prannie Rathigan, go on a kayak adventure trip with Sligo Kayak tours and enjoy a picnic on one of County Sligo's islands. |
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County Sligo Picnic Locations
Aclare
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Where the river Eignagh flows through Aclare village, you find a picnic location by the river.
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Aughris Head
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Along the Aughris head looped walk is a beautiful picnic location with great views across Sligo bay
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Aughris Pier
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At Aughris pier is a great picnic bench. During the summer months, it can get busy with swimmers and pier jumpers. If you love the water , this is the place to be .
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Ballymote Park
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Ballymote park is located in the small rural town of Ballymote. The park is ideal for walking, visiting nearby Ballymote castle,...
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Banada Peace Park
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In Banada, you find the peace Park. Within this park which is located right beside the beautiful Moy, you find plenty of picnic benches.
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Carney - Riverside Park
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Within the village of Carney is the riverside park where you can find a nice picnic area beside the river.
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Carney - Along looped walk
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You can find the perfect picnic location along the beautiful looped walk in Carney.
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Cloonacool Village
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In the village of Cloonacool is a small community park with a few picnic benches. Amenities:
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Cloonloo village
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Right beside the community hall and church is a nice picnic area with a great playground
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Coolaney Mountain bike centre
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Right beside the mountain bike tracks is a great picnic bench. Watch the action around you and admire those shimmering mountain bikes.
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Curry village
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These colourful picnic benches are located in Curry right beside the Owengarve river. Right beside this picnic area is Curry's open air swimming pool
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Deerpark Forest
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At the car park in Deerpark forest are a few picnic benches. After the picnic, why not go for a walk and discover the Magheraghanrush court tomb.
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Doorly Park
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The picnic area in Doorly Park overlooks the Garavogue river. The area has fabulous walking paths along the river.
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Dooney Rock Forest
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Dooney Rock is located along the shores of Lough Gill. There are beautiful walks available through the forest and along the lakeshore.
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Drumcliff
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At Drumcliff Church, there are a few picnic tables within the car park. As WB Yeats grave is here, it can get busy enough.
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Dunmoran Strand
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Dunmoran strand is a beautiful sandy beach. Along the edge of the car park are 2 large picnic benches
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Easkey Castle
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Easkey Castle is a beautiful location. Watch the surfers, take a walk along the coast, ...
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Easkey Lough
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Easkey Lough is in a stunning location high up in the Ox Mountains. With no shelter available, it can get very windy up here.
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Easkey River
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Right beside Easkey river is a fabulous picnic location.
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Enniscrone Beach
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Enniscrone beach is a 5km long sandy beach. The picnic area is located nearby the dunes and beach.
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Enniscrone Castle (nearby men's shed)
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Not to far from Enniscrone Castle, you find some picnic benches close to the men's shed.
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Enniscrone Pier
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Enniscrone pier is a popular location for open water swimming
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Gleniff Mill Site
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The Gleniff Barytes Mill was built near the entrance to the Gleniff valley, within walking distance of the village of Ballintrillick. Where you can still see the remains of the old buildings, the area is perfect to have a picnic
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Glen Wood Forest
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Glenwood Forest is located in the Ox Mountains not too far from the Hungry Rock. At the forest car park, you will find a picnic bench, but also the start to a beautiful forest walk.
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Gortarowey (Benbulben Forest Walk) Walk
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At the car park of the Gortarowey Walk are picnic benches to enjoy a picnic with views towards Benbulben. After the picnic, why not go for a walk along the foot of majestic Benbulben
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Grange
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In the middle of Grange village is a community park where you fund picnic benches, but also a great playground and basketball court.
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Keash
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The beautiful picnic area in Keash is just stunning. With Keashcurran as a backdrop, enjoy a picnic after or before visiting the Caves of keash.
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Knocknarea car Park
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At the car park of the Knocknarea Walk is a picnic bench where you can enjoybviews across Ballysodare bay. After the picnic, why not go for a walk and climb Knocknarea
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Ladies Brae
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At Ladies Brae nearby Lough Achree, there is a beautiful picnic area from where you can enjoy views as far as Donegal
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Lavagh
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In the village of Lavagh are some picnic benches which overlook the village.
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Lissadell Beach
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At Lissadell beach, you have the choice of 2 locations to have a picnic. One is at the first beach where there is a picnic table right beside the seafront with views as far as the Ox Mountains, a second one is at the main car park at the beach
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Lough Arrow
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Lough Arrow is one of Irelands best fishing lakes. At Lough Arrow pier is a brilliant spot with picnic tables to admire the beauty lake , watch the fishermen launch their boats,...
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Lough Gara
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Lough Gara has many man-made islands called Crannogs. These were built over 2000 years ago during the Iron age. There is ample car park space and 2 picnic benches with views across Lough Gara.
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Mullaghmore Village
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Just outside the village (beside the pier hotel) are a set of picnic benches that provide you with some stunning views across the bay towards Donegal.
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Mullaghmore loop
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Mullaghmore loop is a fabulous loop around Mullaghmore headland. Famous with big wave surfers, it is also a location where you can spot dolphins and whales
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Mullaghmore Beach
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Mullaghmore beach is a stunning sheltered beach which is very safe. Great for swimming, splashing around,.... Enjoy the views towards Donegal and the Dartry mountains
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Ox Mountains
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In the Ox Mountains is a fabulous picnic spot at the Owenboy River. The kids will love the shallow river and waterfalls.
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Rosses Point
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Rosses Point Beach is a beautiful beach located along the Wild Atlantic Way. The Blue flag beach is safe to swim.
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Sligo way
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Along the Sligo Way (Slish wood to Lough Lumman) is a picnic bench with views to die for
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Slish Wood Forest
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Slish Wood forest is located along the shores of Lough Gill. At the car park, there is ample place to have a picnic nearby a small stream which will be a hit with the kids.
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Tra Bhui
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Tra Bhui is a beautiful beach located along the Wild Atlantic Way between Easkey and Aughris Head. There is a small river along the beach which makes the perfect playground.
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Union Wood
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Ballygawley Lake is located in beautiful Union Wood. At the lake is a car park where you can have a picnic and enjoy the views across the lake
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Union Wood Road
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On the Collooney side of Union Wood is the Union Wood Road that leads into Union Wood. Here you find a handy picnic bench surrounded by forestry.
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"With the ever changing weather in County Sligo, plan your picnic on the day ”
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Enjoy a special outdoor feast
Sligo Seaweed Experience
Enjoy a fun seaweed identification walk with tastings, tea and truffles. Join Prannie who is a medical doctor and author of award winning Irish Seaweed Kitchen books for an enlightening walk at low tide. Identify seaweeds and learn how to sustainably harvest. Discuss the many uses of seaweeds and their health benefits. Finish the walk with a seasonal tea, seaweed pesto and treats.
Woodland Wilderness camping
Sligo kayak tours organize woodland wilderness camping where you camp out for the night, but also enjoy fabulous food cooked by the campfire.
Barry has mastered wild cooking to an art and this "picnic" experience will be a fabulous outdoor experience which will give you unforgettable memories.
Barry has mastered wild cooking to an art and this "picnic" experience will be a fabulous outdoor experience which will give you unforgettable memories.