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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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    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.

    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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    Best Hikes to Croaghaun

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

    11.0km

    04:39

    900m

    900m

    Hard hike. 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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    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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