Active Pursuits in County Sligo and Yeats Country

Cycling

With its lakes and woodlands, Yeats Country is particularly good biking territory. To rent a bike, contact Chain Driven Cycles, 23 High Street, Sligo Town (www.chaindrivencycles.com; 071/912-9008). Prices start at around €9 per day.

Horseback Riding

An hour’s or a day’s riding on the beach, in the countryside, or over mountain trails can be arranged at Sligo Riding Centre, Carrowmore (www.sligoridingcentre.com; 087/230-4828), or at Woodlands Equestrian Centre, Loughill, near Ballymote (www.woodlandsequestrian.ie;  071/918-4207). Rates average around €25 to €45 per hour.