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Croaghaun

Name: Croaghaun
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On the western end of beautiful Achil Island are Ireland’s highest – and Europe’s third highest – sea cliffs, facing off against the vast, wild Atlantic Ocean. These storm-battered cliffs are the abrupt southwestern termination of magnificent Croaghaun, the loftiest mountain on the island at 2,257 feet (688 m). Nowhere else in the country does land give way to sea in such spectacular fashion.

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Location: Mayo, Ireland

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David Howells

March 25, 2021

Hiking

Croaghaun is a stunning mountain on Achill Island in County Mayo. At 687 metres (2,254 ft), it has the highest sea cliffs in Ireland as well as the third highest sea cliffs in Europe (after Hornelen, Norway and Cape Enniberg, Faroe Islands). It has a small cairn to mark its summit and is a designated Hewitt.

ProteinSnake3000

September 14, 2025

Hiking

The summit is relatively easy to climb, but don't be fooled into thinking you can find a way up from the valley floor. The path disappears as soon as you …

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1. Croaghan and Achill Head loop from Keem Bay – Achill Island

11.0km

04:39

900m

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

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2. Croaghaun loop near Dooagh — Achill Island

10.8km

03:17

620m

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

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3. Croaghaun and Achill Head loop

16.5km

05:34

880m

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

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Elevation 720 m

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