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Croagh Patrick summit – Climb to Croagh Patrick loop from Westport House

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Croagh Patrick summit – Climb to Croagh Patrick loop from Westport House

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Croagh Patrick summit – Climb to Croagh Patrick loop from Westport House

09:04

25.0km

800m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 9.62 km for 1.85 km

After 11.6 km for 2.95 km

After 14.6 km for 1.85 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.53 km

Viewpoint

10.1 km

View of Clew Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.7 km

View of Clew Bay from Croagh Patrick

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.0 km

View of Clew Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The ascent to Croagh Patrick offers beautiful view over Clew Bay with its 117 islands. Take a look to enjoy this awesome overview!

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12.5 km

Rocky Staircase on Croagh Patrick

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13.0 km

St. Patrick's Oratory on Croagh Patrick

Highlight • Religious Site

The current chapel was built in 1905. Its origins go back to the 5th century.

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Croagh Patrick summit

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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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14.6 km

View of the Mountainous Landscape

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16.3 km

Trail to Croagh Patrick

Highlight • Climb

A stunning hike up one of Ireland's iconic mountains. Quite an easy hike depending on your level of fitness. There are superb views to be had all the way up …

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.54 km

8.20 km

5.49 km

1.33 km

1.15 km

270 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

6.45 km

4.25 km

565 m

259 m

114 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

19°C

13°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Croagh Patrick summit – Climb to Croagh Patrick loop from Westport House

View of Clew Bay

View of Clew Bay from Croagh Patrick

View of Clew Bay

Rocky Staircase on Croagh Patrick

St. Patrick's Oratory on Croagh Patrick

Croagh Patrick summit

View of the Mountainous Landscape

Trail to Croagh Patrick

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