Benbulben - a guided harvest hike

Name: Benbulben - a guided harvest hike
Start: 2025-09-27T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-27T14:30:00+01:00
Location: Lukes Bridge

Schedule

Sat Sep 27 2025 at 09:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Lukes Bridge | Sligo, SO

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
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Email: [email protected]
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