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Croagh Patrick summit

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Croagh Patrick summit

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Croagh Patrick summit

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This stunning mountain rises from a plateau in County Mayo and is well known as Ireland’s holiest peak. Each year, at the end of July, thousands of people make the pilgrimage to the summit to honour Saint Patrick, the country’s main patron saint. He’s said to have fasted on the mountain and there was a chapel from the 5th century – quite a sight to find on a not insignificant mountain. The current chapel was built in 1905.

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    November 17, 2018

    Hiking

    If you are used to scree fields a short, hassle-free tour. Above it can be very windy and if the clouds are low the view is 10 m, but less tourists / pilgrims.
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    August 25, 2017

    Hiking

    Difficult but rewarding tour.
    Scree fields very demanding and require the right footwear.
    The Christian pilgrims annoy something, but one is quickly reconciled by the grandiose nature.
    The mountain has a funky, interesting and varied pre-Christian history. An employment with this is worthwhile in any case!
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    June 3, 2019

    Hiking

    The summit often hangs in the clouds, then the view is a little deeper the more impressive.
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    1. Croagh Patrick Pilgrim Trail from Murrisk

    7.35km

    04:21

    680m

    680m

    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 750 m

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