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Sunset

Golden Hour at Tobernalt

A short walk from the town center to an ancient holy well, timed for the last light of day.

Best time: 16:40About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:00

    Funké - Afro Caribbean Restaurant

    Grab a drink or snack at Funké - Afro Caribbean Restaurant. It opens at 12:00, so it is ready for an early afternoon start.

  2. 15:40

    Tobernalt Holy Well

    Walk to Tobernalt Holy Well. This ancient spring is a quiet place to pause before the main event.

  3. 16:40

    Tobernalt Holy Well

    Watch the sun set toward the SW. The golden light fades quickly, so arrive a few minutes early to find your spot.

  4. 17:25

    Walker 1781

    End the evening at Walker 1781. It is open until 23:30, giving you plenty of time to relax after the walk back.

Local tip

The walk from the town center to the well takes about an hour. Check the route if you are not familiar with the area. The well is maintained by the local parish and is open to the public.

Check before you go

  • Funké - Afro Caribbean Restaurant is open Tu-Sa 12:00-22:00. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
  • Walker 1781 is open Mo-Th 10:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:30; Su 11:00-23:00.

Worth knowing

  • Funké - Afro Caribbean Restaurant is open at 15:00 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sligo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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