

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Benbulben - a guided hike 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Benbulben, also known as Sligo's table mountain overlooks Sligo bay with commanding views across Donegal bay to Slieve League. If the visibility is good we will see Croagh Patrick in the distance.
There will be opportunity to learn about the unique flora that grows high up in the north facing gullys. Plants like Tea Leafed Willow and Fringed Sandwort have been proven to have predated the ice age. Also learn about Roseroot, a lovely alpine type plant which traditionally has been used for medicinal purposes, and grows naturally in the arctic regions of Europe.
At the nose of Benbulben we will look down over Drumcliffe, the resting place of Sligo's famous poet WB Yeats.
During this hike there will be opportunities to stop and see lots of flora and understand how Benbulben was formed and shaped during the ice age.

🔺Meet at Lukes Bridge at 9:30
The hike will take 4 to 5 hours.

🔺Difficulty level: Moderate.

‼️To join this challenge you should have a reasonable level of fitness and be involved in regular outdoor activity for example Hiking cycling running or hill walking
Distance: 12kms
Height Gained: 400m
OSI Map: 16

🔺Cost: €35

To book and register for this hike please email us with following details
* Name
* Address
* Contact No
Email: highhopesmountaintreks@yahoo.com
or call us at: 086 3454045
or contact us through our web site:
https://www.highhopesmountaintreks.com/contact-us/
Pre registration is essential for this hike.
**NB** Please note that places are not guaranteed on this hike until the registration fee is paid.

Equipment required:
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Good waterproof boots and waterproof clothing are essential; hiking trousers are advised, (no jeans please); spare warm layer; hat and gloves; lunch and/or snacks; water or juice drink, (1.5 litres); small rucksack to carry it all in. Walking poles are recommended.
**NB** It is advisable to wear boots with good ankle support due to the nature of the terrain. These will assist in protecting you from injury.

NB - Cancellation policy
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Hike that are cancelled with one month of event Full refund
Hikes that are cancelled within 14 days of the event a refund of 50%
Hikes that are cancelled within 7 days no refund available apart from exceptional cases due to illness or family bereavement
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sligo/benbulben-a-guided-hike/200029502492132
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, contests, sports, art, literary-art, cycling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 54

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.highhopesmountaintreks.com/contact-us?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sligo-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sligo
- **state**: SO
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: lukes Bridge
- **lat**: 54.373564206883
- **long**: -8.4659512069474
- **full address**: lukes Bridge, Sligo, Ireland

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: High Hopes Hiking (https://allevents.in/org/high-hopes-hiking/12450589)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** lukes Bridge, Sligo, Ireland
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** High Hopes Hiking
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, trekking, contests, sports, art, literary-art, cycling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Benbulben - a guided hike  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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