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Campervan is the best way to explore Caves of Keash Yeats's County with a massive list of The Caves of Keash are an ancient passage tomb places to go. Hike up Queen Maeve's cluster that are believed trail, climb the iconic Ben Bulben, to predate the Pyramids explore the intriguing caves of Keash, of Egypt by a whopping go biking at Gleniffs horseshoe drive, 500-800 years. Evidence canter along Sligo's shore on horse- has also been uncovered back, go kayaking, golfing, fishing or showing that bears, wolves, relax in a seaweed bath. Join professional arctic lemming, and other surfers from all over the world and expe- wildlife have lived here in rience Sligo's big wave surf conditions at the past. Explore your inner caveman by visiting these Easky beach, Mullaghmore and Strandhill Caves which tower over the village of Keash in County with delectable post surf burgers and craft Sligo. You can access the trail at the car park by St. beers to be enjoyed at the Draft House in Kevin's church see google maps for directions. Strandhill. Gleniff's Horseshoe Drive Queen Maeve's Take a tour around the spectacular glacier moun- Yeats County by Camper tain valley, namely Gleniff's horseshoe drive. The There are 3 well established camping sites Burial Site road is on the narrow side, so you may prefer to in Sligo which are bord failte approved, you can The burial site of legend- park up and ride the bikes, or indeed set off by check them out on Camping Ireland's website see ary Queen Maeve at the foot. Discover the “Magic Hill’ page 2 of this flyer. For wildcamping and Aires, see summit of the Knocknarea where cars hilariously appear motorhome parking Ireland or visit the motorhome Mountain is thought to be to roll backwards as an optical craic forum, which is full of useful tips and good one of the best walks/mountain trails in Sligo. Once illusion. Find on google maps, advice and tips on where to park. For surfing and at the top you are treated to incredible views out over Keep an eye out for Diarmad wildcamping, checkout Mullaghmore head, it's a Sligo and Ballisodare Bay. The story goes that Queen and Grainne's caves where popular camping spot and also hosted various inter- Maeve is buried upright in full battle gear, facing her it's said that Diarmad met his national surfing championships. Here you will also enemy in Ulster. On a clear day, you’ll have views faith. Always seek the owners find licensed angling/passenger boats for charter, sea that stretch out as far the Slieve League sea cliffs in permission before climbing to angling and trips to Inishmurray Island and many Donegal. Once back, relax and unwind in your cosy the cave. Find out more. other points of interest on Sligo's Wild Atlantic Way. camper and enjoy a well earned cuppa. Sligo Town A sizeable town where old meets with new. Sligo's pedestrian streets are lined with inviting shopfronts and stone bridges that span across the River Garavogue where you will find contemporary art and glass buildings jutting from prominent corners of it's river banks. A visit to Sligo County Museum & Art Gallery comes highly recommended on Trip Advisor and contains material on the history of the region and mementos of W.B. Yeats, including first editions of his works, letters, and family photographs. The gallery displays an impressive and extensive collection of paintings by Jack Butler Yeats (brother of W.B. Yeats) who's considered to be one of Ireland's greatest artists. For food lovers, check out Trip advisors recommendations on places to eat. Your Motorhome GUIDE TO SLIGO An inspirational County guide for Motorhomers in Ireland, created for you by Anchor Point Motorhomes Other Attractions Get that holiday vibe going and canter along Sligo's coast with one of the many horse-riding centres in Sligo. Surfing at Strandhill, Sligo Lissadell House is the Motorhome Parking childhood home of Con- All recommended destinations are easy to access by stance Markievicz, her motorhome with good parking. For overnight stays sister Eva Gore Booth and check out the following resources: her brother Josslyn Gore Camping Ireland Classiebawn Castle Boots where W.B. Yeats was a frequent invited guest Failte Ireland Approved and Registered Campsites A stunning backdrop near Mullaghmore is home to and family friend. Visit Drumcliffe Tower and church, throughout Ireland. Pick up your free book when Claissiebawn Castle. Built in 1874 it passed owner- a monastic settlement and also the burial place of the you visit Anchor Point. ship several times and was more famously known infamous W.B. Yeats. as the Mountbatten's holiday home. It was used ex- Safenights Ireland Reduced rate safe overnight parking for Motorhome tensively by various owners throughout its lifetime users with membership card. as a shooting lodge in winter and for holidays and Motorhome Parking Ireland fishing during the summer months. App which lists campsites, Motorhome Parking (ai- Ben Bulben res), free overnight parking spots, bars & restaurants that welcome motorhomes. One look and you would be inclined to shy away from adding Ben Bulben to your bucket list of Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery Diarmad and Grainne's Cave Useful Links conquerable peaks. However, there is a trail up the Take the Queen Maeve Trailhead gentle south slope which can be tackled by most Megalithic Dolmens Carrowmore walkers. See the Ben Bulben Looped trail for full Sligo Cliff Walk details, and while on the trail look out for the tea- Kayak Tours in Sligo leaved willow (an Arctic plant deposited on these Sligo Tourism Website slopes in the last Ice Age). Carty's Strand - Coney Island Deep Sea Fishing in Sligo This is the only Drumcliffe - Yeats burial place place in Ireland @ANCHORPOINTMOTORHOMES.COM to find it. You can Shannonside Business Park, Birdhill, Co. Tipp. also book a guided hiking tour with a TEL: professional guide and local climbing 061 379903 expertise. POST CODE: Inismurray Island Carraig Climbing V94 VY98.