Taking a hike up Croagh Patrick with the reward of the view of Clew Bay is one of the finest things to do in Ireland and certainly County Mayo. #croaghpatrick #hike #countymayo #clewbay | Travel Through Ireland

#OnThisDay in 1971, Late Night Line-Up marked St Patrick's Day by filming plenty of perseverant pilgrims making the schlep up Croagh Patrick, or 'The Reek', in County Mayo on the west coast of Ireland. 🔊 Sound on for this one, ASMR fans – there is squelching and sloshing in abundance. And not a pair of hiking boots in sight. | BBC Archive

Blackpaddy Climb Croagh Patrick Bare feet | Fabu-D

Here’s what it’s like to climb Croagh Patrick on a fine, clear day ⛰️😮 Nicknamed “The Reek”, Ireland’s holiest mountain rises to 764m (2,507 ft), making it the 4th highest in Mayo. The hike is a tough 7km linear trail, taking 3–4 hours depending on pace 🚶😓 The climb is steep from the start, with rocky and uneven ground most of the way. A “halfway point” offers a short breather before the toughest stretch begins 🫥 Thankfully, the once treacherous loose scree near the top has recently been rep

Reek Sunday, the annual pilgrimage to the summit of Croagh Patrick traditionally held on the last Sunday of July, returned to normal today for the first time since 2019. | More: bit.ly/3SboNAu | RTÉ News