Hazelwood

#100 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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Hazelwood is an ancient area of woodland located just over 2 miles outside the town of Sligo in northwest Ireland, in the parish of Calry. It is the setting for W.B.Yeats's The Song of Wandering Aengus. The wood is situated on the shores of Lough Gill, which contains Yeats's Lake Isle of Innisfree, and is popular for its scenic walks, which are dotted with sculptures. Swans, mallards and gulls congregate at the picnic area, and there is fishing on Lough Gill. The wood is part of the Hazelwood estate, owned by the Wynne family for two hundred years. The walk along forests trails provides views of the lake and Church Island, Cottage Island and Goat Island. ()

Coordinates: 54°15'20"N, 8°25'50"W

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Hazelwood – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sligo Abbey, Lough Gill, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Hawk's Well Theatre.

1.9 miNW
1200s Dominican friary with noted altar
Sligo Abbey, Sligo
49 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling town of Sligo, Ireland, lies Sligo Abbey, a monastic site steeped in history and spirituality. This Dominican friary, founded in the mid-13th century, stands as a testament to the region's rich ecclesiastical heritage and offers...
1.9 miE
Scenic lake with a literary connection
Lough Gill
49 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yeats Country, the picturesque Lough Gill is a serene freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. This idyllic expanse of water is a hidden gem, located in the counties of Sligo and Leitrim, and serves as a tranquil retreat from the bustling...
2.2 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
56 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception stands as a beacon of faith and history. This impressive church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a pivotal landmark in the city, serving both as a place of worship and a testament...
2.1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo
54 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Hawk's Well Theatre stands as a beacon of cultural arts and entertainment. This intimate venue, with a seating capacity that brings audiences up close to the performances, has been a central part of Sligo's cultural landscape...
1.9 miE
Universities and schools
St. Angela's College, Sligo
49 min walk • St. Angela's College, Sligo is a college of NUI Galway located beside Lough Gill. St. Angela's College have had a strategic partnership with NUI Galway since 2006. St. Angela’s College was founded by the Ursuline Order in 1952 and was a recognised college of the National University of Ireland from 1978-2006.
2.1 miNW
Museum
Sligo County Museum, Sligo
53 min walk • Sligo County Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of County Sligo. The museum is housed in a former manse on Stephen Street, Sligo town.
2.1 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo
55 min walk • St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo or more properly the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin and St John the Baptist, Sligo but also known as Sligo Cathedral is one of two cathedral churches in the diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh in the Church of Ireland.
1.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum
The Model, Sligo
47 min walk • The Model, home of the Niland Collection, formerly called Model Arts and Niland Gallery, is a contemporary arts centre and gallery space in Sligo, Ireland.
3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
The Lake Isle of Innisfree
77 min walk • "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" is a twelve-line poem comprising three quatrains, written by William Butler Yeats in 1888 and first published in the National Observer in 1890. It was reprinted in The Countess Kathleen and Various Legends and Lyrics in 1892 and as an illustrated Cuala Press Broadside in 1932.
0.8 miW
Archaeological site
Carns Cairn
21 min walk • Carns Cairn is a cairn and National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland.
2.6 miNE
Archaeological site
Magheraghanrush Court Tomb
66 min walk • Magheraghanrush Court Tomb is a court cairn and National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland.