Have you hiked Croagh Patrick?⁠ ⁠ Croagh Patrick is an iconic hike in Ireland, with people climbing the peak for well over 3,000 years ⁠ ⁠ Around 20,000-25,000 people still climb the mountain each year on the last Sunday in July. The walk offers unparalleled views of the Nephin Beg mountains, Clew Blay, and the 365 islands scattered across ⁠ ⁠ In 441 AD, St. Patrick is said to have fasted on the site for 40 days and nights, marking its Christian significance. Long before his arrival, the mountai

Croagh Patrick (Irish: Cruach Phádraig, meaning ‘(Saint) Patrick’s stack’), nicknamed ‘the Reek’, is a mountain with a height of 764 m (2,507 ft) and an important site of pilgrimage in County Mayo, Ireland. The mountain has a pyramid-shaped peak and overlooks Clew Bay, rising above the village of Murrisk, several kilometres from Westport. #croaghpatrick #comayo #mayotourism | Visit_Ireland_

21K views · 1K reactions | Places to Visit in Ireland   Croagh Patrick, Mayo Ireland’s holy mountain, where Saint Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days in 441 AD. Pilgrims climb its 764 metres — some barefoot — for tradition and incredible views over Clew Bay. #IrelandBucketList #VisitIreland #CroaghPatrick #Mayo #IrishGem #wildatlanticway | The Irish Gem | Facebook

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