Christmas Week Benbulben Guided Hike
Festive Hike of the majestic Benbulben, experience spectacular views. Perfect for those with an adventurous spirit.
This standard grade hike and will see you climb 500 meters, walk 10km and last between 4-5 hours.
Expect to walk 12km and climb 500 meters.
Take a break from the Christmas rush with our guided hike of Sligo's Benbulben Mountain, a perfect way to get together with friends or family over the Christmas festivities.
Located in north Sligo, Benbulben is known as Irelands table mountain and is one of the most photographed mountains in the country.
This approximately 320 million year old mountain is full of breath-taking views, stunning landscapes and also boasts a wide variety of wildlife. It also hosts a unique variety of plants, possessing three species of arctic alpine plants that can not be found anywhere else in Ireland due to the mountains height and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean which provides unique atmospheric conditions for these plants to thrive.
The mountain is also rich in mythological folklore and human history. The famed band of mythological warriors known as the Fianna used this range to hunt and train and is also linked with the epic Fianna love story of Diarmuid & Grainne. Human history of the range spans from tales of civil war dispair to the century long enterprising efforts of mining companies to extract the mountains riches, world war era plane crashes, peat harvesting and the more modern day use of the range as a recreational location.
- Hike the famous table top mountain of Benbulben in County Sligo.
- Suitable for anyone with a basic level of fitness, a keen attitude and an adventurous nature.
- Allow 4 hours for hike.
Lukes bridge, Grange, Sligo
Appropriate outdoor clothing necessary.
Example: Boots/appropriate hiking footwear, waterproof jacket/leggings, insulation layers. No denims.
Water and snacks.
Experienced and fully qualified Mountain Leader.
Hikers may not be allowed to join group if not dressed appropriately for mountainous terrain.
Striclty no dogs.
This Hike requires a minimum of 4 bookings to run. If this number is not reached 3 days before your selected date you will be issued with a full refund.
For bookings outside of online bookable dates please contact: info@northwestadventuretours.ie
- In the event of a cancellation the Customer must contact Northwest Adventure Tours directly in writing by email to: info@northwestadventuretours.ie
- Cancellations will not be accepted by text or phone call.
- Cancellations close 24 hours in advance of your booking date. Any cancellations after that are non refundable.