Sports and Recreation

Mullaghmore Head, 3 miles from Cliffoney,  is on the map for  big wave riders from all over the world.   There is ideal surf for beginners in nearby Bundoran and plenty of opportunities to learn or improve thanks to regular classes: Bundoran Surf Co  Turf nSurf Surfworld Bundoran

Arts and Crafts Classes take place locally at The Crafter’s Basket and Benwhiskin Centre

Birdwatching The habitat around Bunduff Lough is salt water marshland which attracts a variety of birds including Whooper Swans which arrive here in October from Iceland. Mallard and teal are found here in the Winter months and occasionally shovelled, scaup and tufted duck can be seen. There are seabirds in abundance along the coast, including…

Coastal, hill, upland, bogland and riverside walking are all available in the immediate area and are well documented in this brochure from the Benwhiskin Centre Walking and Cycling Brochure The website Sligo Walks outlines a number of walk nearby: Bunduff Lake Gleniff Horseshoe Mullaghmore Head Benbulbin Forest Trail For group walks in different parts of…

Cliffoney is on the 200 mile North West Cycle Trail which is one of Ireland’ s most enjoyable and exciting designated bike routes, taking in five counties. (See Guardian article). If that sounds a bit of a commitment, the area around Cliffoney has many tracks and bothairins (laneways) which make for ideal cycling routes. Bike Hire…