The Poet Inspiring Benbulbin, The Table Mountain of Ireland #shorts #loveireland
Channel: Love Ireland
Date: 2022-10-13

The Poet Inspiring Benbulbin, The Table Mountain of Ireland https://lovetovisitireland.com/the-poet-inspiring-benbulbin-the-table-mountain-of-ireland/

Benbulbin, is a large flat-topped rock formation in County Sligo, Ireland. It is part of the Dartry Mountains, in an area sometimes called "Yeats Country".

Benbulbin is a protected site, designated as a County Geological Site by Sligo County Council.

Benbulbin is an established walking destination.If climbed by the north face, it is a hazardous climb. That side bears the brunt of the high winds and storms that come in from the Atlantic Ocean. However, if approached by the south side, it is an easy walk, since that side slopes very gently. From the summit there are views over the coastal plain of north County Sligo and the Atlantic ocean.The land adjacent to the western edge of the ridge is privately owned farmland and not accessible to the general public. However, there is a paved path up the south face to the east near Glencar Waterfall just over the County Leitrim border.

Walking
One of the trails running alongside Benbulbin mountain is the Gortarowey looped walk. It runs both through the forest and out in the open overlooking Benbulbin and the bay of Donegal. It is 5.5 kilometres (3 mi) in length and takes approximately 1.5 hours to walk.

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