The ascent of Croagh Patrick

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707 m
03h04
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Last verified: 1 August 2026
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Be careful! Only do this in good weather and if you are an experienced climber.

Thousands of pilgrims still climb this mountain every year on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday of July. Even barefoot! You certainly should not underestimate this climb!

Peter Vandermeersch: "I did the climb myself and since then I understand how difficult and exhausting it is, but also how beautiful the reward for the effort is. Once at the top, you have a stunning view over the west of Ireland and over the ocean."

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