This message is for everyone who has registered for the 10th Sligo Camino 2025 on Saturday 5th July. Please read both sections carefully.
1. The Day.
Please read the Risk Assessment and Safety Briefing carefully. Then click on this link https://forms.gle/sMYcTpTP4TtX6sds8 confirm you have read the Risk Assessment. This must be completed before you set off on Saturday morning.
Check In:
Walkers should bring their own ticket (either electronic or printed) to Coolaney Community Centre on Main Street Coolaney (F56 WR50).
Where walkers chose to receive a t-shirt, make sure that your ticket shows the t-shirt size as without this you will not receive one.
Registration times are as follows:
07:00am Departure – registration 6:00am – 6:45am
08:30am Departure – registration 7:15am – 8:15am
10:00am Departure – registration 8:45am – 9:45am
Registration will close 15 mins before final departure time.
Your ticket is only valid for the departure time specified on it. Walkers will not be allowed board a bus at a time other than the one stated on the ticket.
Once we have scanned your ticket and confirmed your registration, you will be given:
The Sligo Camino is completely booked out and we will only be able to accommodate those who have purchased tickets in advance.
Note that if you purchased a re-sold ticket, details including emergency contact details and t-shirt size will be as originally entered.
Distance: 34.5km from Dromahair Co. Leitrim to Coolaney, Co. Sligo. This is a very long walk over hills requiring a good level of general fitness and with a Grade Level of “moderate”.
Walkers who who are struggling by the first food stop (after which comes the toughest incline on the route) should look for a lift in the “Sweep-Up
Car”. The number for this vehicle is on the Camino Passport.
Any walker continuing behind our final walk leader of the day will continue at their own risk.
We want to have a record of where walkers finish their trek so ask you to scan the QR code on the back of the Camino Passport and let us know where you stopped walking.
Duration: Averaging 6 to 8 hours.
Walk Leaders: We will have several walk leaders walking with and against the flow of walkers (wearing red t-shirts) should you need their assistance to contact the Sweep-Up Bus or First Aid.
Route: On this self-guided walk, you will follow the Sligo Way as marked by the symbol of the yellow walker on posts and signs along the way
You can use the colour map you will be issued with to track your progress. We will have signs counting down the final 10km of the route.
Stewarding / Safety:
- Walkers’ safety is our primary concern in this event and you must read and agree to our Risk Assessment (https://forms.gle/sMYcTpTP4TtX6sds8) before departing on the Sligo Camino.
A concise Safety Briefing is also given to walkers on the day.
Clothing: The forecast for Sat 5th is for a cloudy day with light rain especially in the early afternoon.
Nonetheless, walkers should wear sun cream and a hat along with a light rain jacket. We recommend trainers or walking shoes, with a change of socks as the final 10km is on tarred byroads. To avoid contact with ticks which may carry Lyme disease we recommend covering your legs fully and avoid walking through long grass where sheep or deer may be grazing.
Creams: On a very long walk such as this we recommend:
- Vaseline on the feet and other sensitive areas around the legs and chest prone to chafing.
- Suncream on exposed limbs as you will be out in the open for several hours.
- Deep Heat or neurophen gel massaged into the legs on the morning of the walk may prevent swelling later on.
Toilets:
- Walkers should use the toilets in Coolaney Community Centre or O’ Grady’s shop before departing on the bus.
- There will be Portaloos at the food stops (9.1km & 21.7km).
- Walkers should prepare for toileting outdoors by bringing tissues / baby wipes and nappy bags to “leave no trace” after ourselves.
Organisers: The 10th Sligo Camino trek is organised by the volunteers of Coolaney Development Company assisted by volunteers from throughout the community. All funds raised go to community facilities in our village including our Community Park, Community Centre, Children’s Playground and Café Fia our Community Café. We appreciate your support and hope that you have the Best Day of the Summer!
Buen Camino!
1. The Day.
Please read the Risk Assessment and Safety Briefing carefully. Then click on this link https://forms.gle/sMYcTpTP4TtX6sds8 confirm you have read the Risk Assessment. This must be completed before you set off on Saturday morning.
Check In:
Walkers should bring their own ticket (either electronic or printed) to Coolaney Community Centre on Main Street Coolaney (F56 WR50).
Where walkers chose to receive a t-shirt, make sure that your ticket shows the t-shirt size as without this you will not receive one.
Registration times are as follows:
07:00am Departure – registration 6:00am – 6:45am
08:30am Departure – registration 7:15am – 8:15am
10:00am Departure – registration 8:45am – 9:45am
Registration will close 15 mins before final departure time.
Your ticket is only valid for the departure time specified on it. Walkers will not be allowed board a bus at a time other than the one stated on the ticket.
Once we have scanned your ticket and confirmed your registration, you will be given:
- a Sligo Camino t-shirt in the size shown on your ticket unless you chose to have a native tree planted in your name instead.
- a colour-coded “Camino Passport” which acts as your ticket for the bus and the food stops. This booklet may be stamped at each of 3 stages along the route as a souvenir of the event.
- a colour map of the route and safety briefing.
- Buses of approx. 50 walkers will be filled as people check in. Only walkers with the correct Camino passport will be allowed on the buses.
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A walk leader will give a safety briefing onboard the bus before it departs for Dromahair.
Parking: There is car parking in Coolaney village. Follow signs and stewards to park your car for the day. Please do not park on the main street as this obstructs local residents.
Food and Drink: Walkers should bring plenty of liquid in a refillable bottle as well as their own packed lunch (sandwiches / roll etc.) to consume on the trek. To reduce disposable plastic, we are asking walkers to also bring a reusable coffee/tea cup.
At Slishwood (9.1km) walkers will be offered water, fruit and biscuits. Use your refillable bottle here.
At Union Wood (21.7km) walkers will be offered water/tea/coffee, fruit and biscuits. Use your reusable cup here please.
A hot meal and tea/coffee will be served to walkers in Café Fia at the Community Park at the end of the walk. There will be a vegan and gluten-free option.
The Sligo Camino is completely booked out and we will only be able to accommodate those who have purchased tickets in advance.
Note that if you purchased a re-sold ticket, details including emergency contact details and t-shirt size will be as originally entered.
Distance: 34.5km from Dromahair Co. Leitrim to Coolaney, Co. Sligo. This is a very long walk over hills requiring a good level of general fitness and with a Grade Level of “moderate”.
Walkers who who are struggling by the first food stop (after which comes the toughest incline on the route) should look for a lift in the “Sweep-Up
Car”. The number for this vehicle is on the Camino Passport.
Any walker continuing behind our final walk leader of the day will continue at their own risk.
We want to have a record of where walkers finish their trek so ask you to scan the QR code on the back of the Camino Passport and let us know where you stopped walking.
Duration: Averaging 6 to 8 hours.
Walk Leaders: We will have several walk leaders walking with and against the flow of walkers (wearing red t-shirts) should you need their assistance to contact the Sweep-Up Bus or First Aid.
Route: On this self-guided walk, you will follow the Sligo Way as marked by the symbol of the yellow walker on posts and signs along the way
You can use the colour map you will be issued with to track your progress. We will have signs counting down the final 10km of the route.
Stewarding / Safety:
- Walkers’ safety is our primary concern in this event and you must read and agree to our Risk Assessment (https://forms.gle/sMYcTpTP4TtX6sds8) before departing on the Sligo Camino.
A concise Safety Briefing is also given to walkers on the day.
Clothing: The forecast for Sat 5th is for a cloudy day with light rain especially in the early afternoon.
Nonetheless, walkers should wear sun cream and a hat along with a light rain jacket. We recommend trainers or walking shoes, with a change of socks as the final 10km is on tarred byroads. To avoid contact with ticks which may carry Lyme disease we recommend covering your legs fully and avoid walking through long grass where sheep or deer may be grazing.
Creams: On a very long walk such as this we recommend:
- Vaseline on the feet and other sensitive areas around the legs and chest prone to chafing.
- Suncream on exposed limbs as you will be out in the open for several hours.
- Deep Heat or neurophen gel massaged into the legs on the morning of the walk may prevent swelling later on.
Toilets:
- Walkers should use the toilets in Coolaney Community Centre or O’ Grady’s shop before departing on the bus.
- There will be Portaloos at the food stops (9.1km & 21.7km).
- Walkers should prepare for toileting outdoors by bringing tissues / baby wipes and nappy bags to “leave no trace” after ourselves.
Organisers: The 10th Sligo Camino trek is organised by the volunteers of Coolaney Development Company assisted by volunteers from throughout the community. All funds raised go to community facilities in our village including our Community Park, Community Centre, Children’s Playground and Café Fia our Community Café. We appreciate your support and hope that you have the Best Day of the Summer!
Buen Camino!
The Sligo Camino would like to recognise the generous support of Sligo LEADER through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
