lst northwards extends one of the most
fascinating districts we have ever toured in. It consists of a regular
jumble of mountains, densely wooded, and often most precipitous. The
gapes of the hills are extremely picturesque, and the scene can be
revisited time and again without its palling. Those who would like to
thoroughly explore this lovely neighbourhood should stop at Dromahaire,
where they will find a most excellent hotel, remarkable alike for
moderate charges and a cuisine which could not be surpassed. There is
also an ancient abbey here, well worthy of inspection. Dromahaire is
some little distance from the lake, and on leaving it the road, now
excellent, winds round a mountain, and a few miles farther, after taking
a sharp turn to the right, reaches the lake shore again at its
southern-most point. Farther on it branches inland again, and at a point
2 miles from Sligo a sharp turn to the left has to be taken for
Ballysadare, and if time permits the tourist might proceed on through
Collooney to Mackree Castle (3 miles), which will mean an addition of 6
miles to the day's ride. At Ballysadare there are some really beautiful
waterfalls. Retracing your steps towards Sligo for a short distance,
proceed along the north shore of Ballysadare Bay. The road is good.
Presently it begins to ascend a spur of Knockanree Hill, and a narrow
lane and gate to the right admit to the Glen of the same name. It should
on no account be missed. It is one of the most extraordinary natural
phenomenon we have ever seen, and is exceedingly beautiful besides. It
is very narrow, densely wooded, and the sides are quite precipitous. The
path wanders through a wealth of undergrowth, and in most places we
fancy the Glen is not forty feet wide, while here and there it is much
narrower. In some of these spots the foliage actually meets overhead,
and we noticed in one place a fallen tree had made a natural bridge
across. Just at the beginning of the Glen there is a little glade where
a house once stood.

Keeping-round Knockanree Hill the road comes out on the shore of Sligo
Bay. The surface is excellent, and the scenery pretty right into Sligo.

~One Day Tour from Sligo. No. 2.~

Sligo, Drumcliff, 5; Carney, 7; Lissadill House, 9; Carney, 11;
Drumcliff, 13; Rathcormack Chapel, 14; Glencar, 18-1/2; Manorhamilton,
27, Sligo, 41.

The road is indifferent for some miles, but gradually improves. At
Drumcliff there is an interesting round tower. Liss