Aughris Coastal Walk
Walking Trail · Sligo
Aughris Coastal Walk is a 3.6 km moderate waymarked loop in Sligo, starting near Dromore West.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Parking Area at Aughris Pier, near Dromore West.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.27225, -8.75649
- Irish Grid reference
- G 50771 36187
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 25
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
The newly extended and redeveloped Aughris Coastal Walk is one of the most spectacular walks in Sligo, and indeed anywhere along the Wild Atlantic Way. It is also relatively flat, and at just 6km, it is one that will appeal to all members of the family, and to those looking for a gentle looped walk along a clearly marked path, along with a mix of great coastal views!
- Waymarking
- Red arrows
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Sligo Walks Committee
Sligo Walks Management Committee, Sligo County Council, Riverside, Sligo. Tel: 071 9156666
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Killaspugbrone Loop 9.6 km away · 7 km trail
- Raghly Walk 9.6 km away · 2.2 km trail
- Queen Maeve Trail Knocknarea 13 km away · 6.5 km trail
- Lough Easkey Loop 14 km away · 6.1 km trail
- Rosses Point Coastal Walk 14 km away · 2.2 km trail
- Carney Walk 17 km away · 2.7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Aughris Coastal Walk?
3.6 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 20 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Aughris Coastal Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Aughris Coastal Walk start?
Starts at Parking Area at Aughris Pier, near Dromore West. The trailhead is at 54.27225, -8.75649 (Irish Grid G 50771 36187).
Can you bring a dog on the Aughris Coastal Walk?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Aughris Coastal Walk?
Sligo Walks Committee. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Sligo
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.