Glencar Lake, Sligo

Beautiful 😍 on a clear day the lake reflects the mountain and the view is stunning 🗻 there are 2 viewing points by the lake. I prefer the one the the fishermen use as I think the view is a little bit better. The second is by the waterfall and teahouse, it has a small visitors centre and public toilets. Parking and entry to the waterfall are free. I think campers can park there overnight without issue too.

Must visit place. There is a waterfall near the lake in the name of Glencar waterfall which will give you a mind blowing view. The parking and entrence is free here. You will get toilet facility and and picnic area as well. You will also get fantastic view of the lake as well from the parking lot as well.

Glencar lake is beautiful, it stretches over 2 counties, Co.Sligo and Co.Leitrim. At the sligo end near the Glencar Water plant there is a carpark with benches, you will notice here there is a small white sandy beach. What you no longer see is the ruins of the old barytes mine across the road, it is due to this that you have that white sandy beach and you will see the small one stones that use to be mined. Just before the Leitrim boarder you will see the devil's chimney, if this waterfall is blowing upwards its a sign that bad weather is on the way. At the fair end of the lake on the Leitrim side you will find the magnificent Glencar waterfalls.

Beautiful lake we visit number of times every year. Something for everyone, Glencar waterfall, Devils chimney, number of hiking trails, fishing and boating and breathtaking scenery.

One of the nicest places in Ireland fantastic views and lots of walks and trails