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The Lough Gill Drive, Sligo

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The Lough Gill Drive reviews

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  • By markusTyrone
    I have circumvented this lough by bike and car and it really is a lovely part of the world. Care needs to be taken as some of the drivers I met don't think that there may be another car around the... 
    I have circumvented this lough by bike and car and it really is a lovely part of the world. Care needs to be taken as some of the drivers I met don't think that there may be another car around the...  more »
  • By paintboxpat
    Pleasant drive around a partially hidden lake, a few parking/viewing spots along the way. Interesting local architecture such a Parkes Castle and Innisfree 
    Pleasant drive around a partially hidden lake, a few parking/viewing spots along the way. Interesting local architecture such a Parkes Castle and Innisfree  more »
  • By Bernie H
    On the most beautiful summer day in July we drove out from Sligo, stopping first at Hazelwood where we walked for about 50mins with terrific views of the lake and its many islands. The lake was being....  more
    On the most beautiful summer day in July we drove out from Sligo, stopping first at Hazelwood where we walked for about 50mins with terrific views of the lake and its many islands. The lake was being....  more »
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  • By Evan Mahon
    Beautiful place to visit and explore.
  • By John Bashford
    Beautiful lake that spans Counties Leitrim and Sligo. The Leitrim roads follow close to the lake and when the sun shines on the water you'll not find anywhere prettier on earth. It's famous for it's links to Yeat's poem of the Isle of Innisfree and the magnificent Parke's Castle.
  • By Brian Nolan
    Lovely place Hazelwood . Lough Gill is beautiful .The trees along the shore are great. Its easy to see how the Yeats brothers were inspired to write and paint about the beauty of this area .
  • By Neil Griffin
    Must see in sligo great tourist spot. Really nice place for canoeing
  • By Noel Kelleher
    Such a beautiful place so close to Sligo town .. well worth seeing
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