Ballintogher is a village located in County Sligo, Ireland, characterized by its rolling hills, dense woodlands, and serene lakeshores. This diverse landscape provides varied terrains suitable for outdoor pursuits. The region's proximity to Lough Gill and features like Slish Wood offer picturesque settings for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and road cycling.
For those seeking things to do in Ballintogher, the area offers a variety of outdoor activities across several routes. Hikers can…
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5.27km
01:25
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

11.8km
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.70km
01:33
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
5.15km
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.11km
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29.2km
01:46
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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03:05
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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49.5km
02:14
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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73.5km
03:14
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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139km
06:02
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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01:08
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210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Ballintogher offers a variety of outdoor activities, including touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and road cycling. The region features diverse terrains such as rolling hills, dense woodlands, and serene lakeshores. More than 2,000 visitors have explored routes in Ballintogher.
Ballintogher provides a network of trails suitable for hiking, including woodland paths and lakeside routes. Popular options include the Ballintogher Walking Trail and paths leading to Lough Gill. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Ballintogher guide.
Yes, Ballintogher offers easy hiking options, such as gentle lakeside strolls and paths through Slish Wood. The Clogher Beg Trail is a gentle ramble along gravel and forest paths leading to Lough Gill. The Easy hikes around Ballintogher guide provides further information.
Ballintogher is suitable for cycling, with routes that traverse forests and offer scenic views. The region is part of "Sligo's 3 forest cycle route," which includes hills and passes by significant natural features. Discover more options in the Cycling around Ballintogher guide.
Yes, the area around Ballintogher features road cycling routes. One notable route, the Sligo-Muragh-Ballintogher-Collooney-Strandhill-Rosses Point-Sligo route, covers nearly 56 miles (90 km) with varied climbs and descents. Further details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Ballintogher guide.
Ballintogher is close to Lough Gill, offering routes along its lakeshores and through mixed forests. Slish Wood, approximately 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away, is a former oak forest on Lough Gill's shore. These areas provide picturesque views and tranquil settings.
Yes, the area features historical sites such as the Cashelore Stone Fort, located just outside Ballintogher. This fort is an example of a stone cashel, used as a farmstead between 500-1000 AD. It offers insight into the region's ancient past.
Ballintogher offers various paths suitable for jogging, including woodland trails and lakeside routes. These trails provide diverse terrains for runners of different fitness levels. For more information, consult the Running Trails around Ballintogher guide.
Ballintogher is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts on komoot. More than 2,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars for the available routes. There are 4 routes recorded in the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Ballintogher, covering various activities. These include Cycling around Ballintogher, Hiking around Ballintogher, and Running Trails around Ballintogher. There are also guides for specific difficulty levels, such as Easy hikes around Ballintogher.
For local inquiries related to Ballintogher, the Ballintogher Community Enterprise Centre can serve as a point of contact. Teresa McCormack can be reached at 087 664 5509. This contact information is also associated with the Ballintogher Festival.

