Climb Croagh Patrick

A little bit more about the hike

This is nice day trip with stunning views; Croagh Patrick is part of our adventure week tour in the west of Ireland where we travel this stunning coast line south and finish on Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohill. We also accommodate day tours if booked in advance.

This is a beautiful but steep ascent, once you come out of the car park and past the statue you move onto mixed terrain of rock. The first few hundred meters are gradual before we hit the long stretch on small loose rock. Once we come to the saddle there are great views in all directions. On your right and turning more to the west now, is the last steep section of loose rock, it is a strenuous ascent and important to go slowly over and take your time especially on the way down. The final section is tough on the calves before coming on this special summit, with the church in front and the beautiful Clew Bay with hundreds of Islands and stunning scenery.