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Union Wood – Killaspugbrone Loop Trail loop from Sligo Mac Diarmada

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Sligo

Union Wood – Killaspugbrone Loop Trail loop from Sligo Mac Diarmada

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Union Wood – Killaspugbrone Loop Trail loop from Sligo Mac Diarmada

02:29

39.2km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.10 km for 54 m

After 2.06 km for 92 m

After 30.4 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.13 km

Hargadon Bros Pub

Highlight • Pub

hargadons.com
Very good food, live music,
No kitchen on Sundays

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1.55 km

Mullaney Bros Costume and Millinery Shop

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Great deals

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2.08 km

Bridge of Light (Garavogue River Pedestrian Bridge)

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A very cute and convenient pedestrian only footbridge over the Garavogue River.

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10.8 km

Union Wood Trail

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Close to Ballygawley Lough, this secluded path takes you around Union Rock, Ideal for hikers and cyclists.

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12.1 km

The Union Wood Trail runs through Ballygawley wood and around Union Rock. The paths are easy going and enjoyable, as is the climb up to Union Rock from here. With epic views of Sligo Bay on a clear day, it's well worth it.

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13.8 km

Union Bridge

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Quaint stone bridge just outside Castletown. Crossing the river Unshin, it's worth stopping to enjoy the peace and quiet.

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25.9 km

View of the Atlantic Coast

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Open viewpoint above the coastline, with a clear view over the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged rocks below you. A short but powerful panoramic point along the route, ideal for pausing and taking in the ocean air.

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30.4 km

Killaspugbrone Loop Trail

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Start of the Killaspugbrone Loop hiking trail

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39.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

8.64 km

6.83 km

1.65 km

1.49 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

5.56 km

2.48 km

693 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 16 August

18°C

14°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Bridge of Light (Garavogue River Pedestrian Bridge)

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