Wild Atlantic Way
From Malin Head in Co Donegal to Kinsale in Co Cork there are many wonders along the 2,500-kilometre route of the Wild Atlantic Way, but there’s something very special about the sheer diversity and rugged beauty of the attractions on our doorstep in Sligo and in our neighbouring counties.
From megalithic burial grounds to Alpine valleys, from the ill-fated Spanish Armada to the grave of WB Yeats, and from our landmark mountains – Benbulben and Knocknarea – to our many stunning beaches, we are surrounded by history, mythology and spectacular scenery.
A break at Sligo Park Hotel offers you every opportunity to explore and enjoy the Sligo stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Whether you would like to enjoy a forest or coastal walk, a surf, a lake, river or sea swim or a fishing trip, excellent live music, a play or a fine dining experience, Sligo has all of this and more to offer, and our friendly staff will be happy to help you arrange any activity you wish to take part in.
If water sports appeal, you can choose from stand up paddleboarding, surfing, kayaking, coasteering or scuba diving.
Whatever takes your fancy, we have a variety of packages for those of you looking to travel along the Wild Atlantic Way. So, book your Wild Atlantic Stay at Sligo Park Hotel today!
Sligo is situated on the North West Atlantic coast of Ireland and has ancient burial sites older than the pyramids of Egypt. The town of Sligo nestles between the mountains of Knocknarea, reputedly the final resting place of the legendary Queen Maeve of Connaught and the majestic, flat-topped Benbulben which has been likened to Table Mountain in South Africa.
Nobel prizewinning poet, William Butler Yeats and his artist brother, Jack spent summer holidays in Sligo, the home of their mother Susan Pollexfen. With the county of Sligo as their canvas, the literary and artistic achievements of both brothers brought them international acclaim and led to Sligo also being dubbed ‘Yeats Country’. W .B. is buried at his own request in Drumcliffe, just 7km (4.5 miles) north of Sligo town.
Other literary connections with Sligo town include Spike Milligan and Bram Stoker. Sligo has it all – lakes, rivers, forest walks and the mighty Atlantic ocean with a range of activities and festivals to suit everyone. It also has a particular and unique sound when it comes to Irish traditional music. Sligo is surprising!
