Scenic driveEasy2-3 hours with stops
The Lough Gill Drive
approximately 42km circuit ·
← All things to do
About
A signed circular drive around Lough Gill starting and finishing in Sligo Town, taking in Hazelwood, Dooney Rock, Parke's Castle across the Leitrim border, and views of the Lake Isle of Innisfree, the small uninhabited island Yeats made famous in his 1888 poem. It's the easiest way to see the lake landscape that shaped so much of Yeats's imagery without committing to a full day's walking.
Photos
Highlights
- ✓Lake Isle of Innisfree viewpoint
- ✓Dooney Rock
- ✓Hazelwood
- ✓Parke's Castle
Tips
- →Pick up a printed route map locally before setting out, since signage can be easy to miss on the smaller lakeside roads.
Best Season
SpringSummerAutumn