Distance: 63km ( 39 miles)
Duration: hours
Start: Village of Balla, Co. Mayo to Village of Murrisk
Difficulty: Moderate
The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail is a longer version of the Tóchar Phádraig. It is a 63km national way and it starts in the village of Balla in east Mayo and ends at the village of Murrisk adjacent to Croagh Patrick on the shores of Clew Bay. It can be split into a 3-day walk (from 17km to 27 km per day)
This trail has a great mix of an unspoilt landscape as well as many heritage sites of archaeological significance like Balla round tower, the ruins of Loona church as well as a children’s’ burial ground, Doonamona Castle, Ballintubber Abbey and more.
For more information about this trail and guided tours please visit: https://cpht.ie/