Home Explore Westport A bluffer's guide to climbing Croagh Patrick Here's our bluffer's guide to getting to the peak of the Reek, one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. How long will it take? Well now, that all depends. Croagh Patrick, or "The Reek", as it is known locally, is situated 9 km west of Westport on the Louisburgh road, above the village of Murrisk. It is one of Mayo's most famous landmarks, soaring to a height of 765 metres.
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Croagh Patrick is 5 miles from the picturesque town of Westport and its conical shape soars majestically above the surrounding countryside. Magnificent views of Clew Bay and the surrounding south Mayo countryside are spectacular from all stages of the ascent of the mountain. It is one of the highest peaks in the West of Ireland. The mountain has a pyramid-shaped peak and overlooks Clew Bay, rising above the village of Murrisk, several miles from Westport. It has long been seen as a holy mountain. It was the focus of a prehistoric ritual landscape, and later became associated with Saint Patrick, who is said to have spent forty days fasting on the summit. By Keith O'Hara Last updated: December 29, 2023 A morning spent climbing Croagh Patrick Mountain is arguably one of the best things to do in Mayo. Nicknamed 'The Reek', Croagh Patrick Mountain stands at an impressive 764m (2,507 feet), which makes it the 4th highest mountain in the county. 1 alternative option Drive • 23 min Drive from Westport to Croagh Patrick 14.6 km €2 - €4 Questions & Answers What is the most cost-effective way to get from Westport to Croagh Patrick? What is the fastest way to get from Westport to Croagh Patrick? How far is it from Westport to Croagh Patrick?
Statue of Saint Patrick at Croagh Patrick, near Westport, County Mayo, Ireland Places to see
The Croagh Patrick Mountain (764m or 2500 ft) Pilgrim Path and Hiking Trail is a moderate to strenuous 7km (3-4 hr) walking route to the ever popular, spectacular and iconic peak of Croagh Patrick Mountain which rises above Clew Bay and the surrounding landscape near the popular tourist town of Westport on Irelands Wild Atlantic Way. Croagh Patrick is located approximately 8 km west of the town of Westport, County Mayo, Ireland. The mountain is located on the southern shores of Clew Bay, near the village of Murrisk. Home Explore Westport Five Facts About Croagh Patrick You May Not Know Share Fun Facts To Know Before You Climb Okay, so we all know that Saint Patrick spent 40 days fasting on Croagh Patrick, that it's a special place of pilgrimage and that its impossibly symmetrical 'cone' looks like a big purplish pyramid guarding Clew Bay. Croagh Patrick is a 2,507-foot (764-metre) mountain located in County Mayo and is one of the most difficult hikes in Ireland. Not far from Westport's charming township, the Croagh Patrick walk is a significant stop on the tourist trail.
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Croagh Patrick is situated five miles from the picturesque town of Westport in the village of Murrisk, and the mountain's conical shape soars majestically above the surrounding countryside. It is one of the highest peaks in the West of Ireland, rising 750 metres into the sky above County Mayo. Magnificent views of Clew Bay and the surrounding. Croagh Patrick Walk in Co. Mayo. Croagh Patrick, one of Mayo's most famous landmarks is located six miles west of Westport on the Louisburgh Road. Most people who climb this holy mountain do so along the traditional pilgrim route from Murrisk Abbey, although some pilgrims complete 'the Pilgrim way'- the Tochair Padraig from Ballintubber Abbey.
The Croagh Patrick Information Centre is situated in Murrisk on the Pilgrim's Path at the base of Croagh Patrick and opposite the National Famine Monument. Croagh Patrick is 5 miles from the picturesque town of Westport and its conical shape soars majestically above the surrounding countryside. Croagh Patrick, nicknamed the Reek, is a 764-metre (2,507ft) mountain and an important site of pilgrimage in County Mayo in Ireland. It is situated five miles from the beautiful town of Westport and the mountain's conical shape soars majestically above the surrounding countryside above the villages of Murrisk and Lecanvey.
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Croagh Patrick, one of the highest peaks in western Ireland, rises above the village of Murrisk about 8km (5 miles) from Westport in County Mayo, Ireland. Tradition says the mountain is 'the holiest mountain in Ireland' due to its connection with St. Patrick, Ireland's patron, and the many centuries of pilgrimage to its summit. Towering above the town of Westport and the surrounding area, Croagh Patrick taunts you to climb it, never far from your sights as it looms over the landscape. Visible from miles away, it is a striking mountain with a unique, cone-shaped summit, where on a clear day, the little white chapel up top glimmers when it catches the sunlight.
