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The flat top and steep face of Benbulben above the fields and the estuary
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Mountain

Benbulben

Drumcliffe, County Sligo

Benbulben is flat on top, north of Sligo town, and a looped forest trail runs around the base of it.

Park up at Luke’s Bridge, 5km north of Drumcliffe, to begin your Benbulben adventure.

Fáilte Ireland’s listing
Where
Drumcliffe, County Sligo
Address
Benbulbin, Cloyragh
Official site
sportireland.ie
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Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.

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Wednesday 11th November

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