The Gleniff horseshoe is a nice 10km loop along quiet roads with spectacular views and dramatic and wild Dartry Mountains. The walk also provides …
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Sep 9, 2024
Like a waking dream Highly magical place you wont regret it. Its a beautiful drive would definitely do it again. Enjoy itFull review by Hunter C
Aug 9, 2024
The Gleniff Horseshoe is the most spectacularly beautiful place I’ve ever seen. Photos don’t do it justice, and words can’t capture how I felt being there. It’s truly magnificent, very much worth the…Full review by Kathleen S
Aug 7, 2024
I've been several times and this year I took my sister, and on another occasion I took my Aunt & Uncle. A great view of the mountain and makes me feel like an ant!Full review by Jenny H
Hello - I saw several reviews that mentioned walking the loop rather than driving. I'm having trouble finding out where parking is available. I've read that most of the area is private property and I should stick to the road. I want to try to make sure I stick to the right place to park also. Thank you!
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Hi Tammy, We only drove the loop - and although there were tiny pull offs, I would not have left the car because it did feel like private property. There is something to be said about …
Hi Tammy, We only drove the loop - and although there were tiny pull offs, I would not have left the car because it did feel like private property. There is something to be said about leaving this land as unspoiled as possible... Anyway, my research indicates parking at the Benwisken Centre (in an article dated April 2017) - noting that the hiker was still only able to walk the roadway because of atmospheric conditions. I also saw mention of roadside parking at Trailhead - but, if you will be staying in Sligo, you may want to reach out to your host for specifics. Worth noting, I also read in an article dated 2007 that states that hiking access is strictly restricted by Mr. “Bull” McSharry and recommends driving the loop. 2018 is 11 years later, but if “Bull” is no longer in charge, I would not be surprised if his kin are. I still say, there is something to be said for leaving this land alone - and the land itself seems to protect itself and gives warning to back off. The drive is wild, worthy and wonderful - but I hope it remains a hidden gem rather than a regular haunt. Be mindful, good luck, and enjoy!
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