Distance: 35km (22 miles)
Duration: hours
Start: Ballintubber Abbey in Co. Mayo to Croagh Patrick Mountain
Difficulty: Moderate
This is a 35km (22mile) walk from Ballintubber Abbey in Co. Mayo to Croagh Patrick Mountain, the site of St Patrick’s first legendary battle with the devil’s mother and a flock of demon birds.
Traditionally, people from all over Ireland gather every year on the last Sunday of July to climb the Reek, as the Croagh Patrick Mountain is locally known.
For more information about guided tours please visit: https://www.pilgrimpath.ie/tochar-phadraig-activities/