Sruth in Aghaidh An Aird - The Devils Chimney
Walking Trail · Sligo
Sruth in Aghaidh An Aird - The Devils Chimney is a 2.5 km moderate waymarked loop in Sligo, starting near Sligo.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 60 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Car park adjacent to Glencar Lake, near Sligo.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.34043, -8.39322
- Irish Grid reference
- G 745 436
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 16
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
This walk follows a path with many resting places and viewing points through native woodland to the 100m Sruth in Aghaidh an Aird waterfall spilling off the sheer face of Ben Bulben, with up to 500 year old forest Yew trees. Spectacular views of Glencar Lake, Swiss Valley, the waterfall and Sligo Bay.
Before you go
Please keep dogs on a lead
- Waymarking
- Green arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Sligo County Council
Sligo County Council Tel: 071 9111111
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Deerpark - Court Tomb Trail 6.6 km away · 2.5 km trail
- Ben Bulben loop 7.4 km away · 5.5 km trail
- Gortarowey - Multi Access 7.4 km away · 0.2 km trail
- Clogher Beg Trail 8.3 km away · 4.8 km trail
- Carney Walk 8.7 km away · 2.7 km trail
- Hazelwood 9.4 km away · 3.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Sruth in Aghaidh An Aird - The Devils Chimney?
2.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 150 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 60 minutes.
How hard is the Sruth in Aghaidh An Aird - The Devils Chimney?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Sruth in Aghaidh An Aird - The Devils Chimney start?
Starts at Car park adjacent to Glencar Lake, near Sligo. The trailhead is at 54.34043, -8.39322 (Irish Grid G 745 436).
Can you bring a dog on the Sruth in Aghaidh An Aird - The Devils Chimney?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Sruth in Aghaidh An Aird - The Devils Chimney?
Sligo County Council. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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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.