Croagh Patrick

Local nameCruach Phádraig
LocationConnacht, Ireland

Croagh Patrick, nicknamed 'the Reek', is a mountain with a height of 764 m 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 miles from Westport. It has long been seen as a holy mountain. It was the focus of a prehistoric ritual landscape, and later became associated with Saint Patrick, who is said to have spent forty days fasting on the summit. There has been a church on the summit since the 5th century; the current church dates to the early 20th century. Croagh Patrick is climbed by thousands of pilgrims every year on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday in July, a custom which goes back to at least the Middle Ages.

Croagh Patrick is the fourth-highest mountain in the province of Connacht on the P600 listing after Mweelrea, Nephin and Barrclashcame. It is part of a longer east–west ridge; the lower westernmost peak is named Ben Goram.

Tags PilgrimageMountainHiking & Camping
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Opening hours

Visitor Center
Spring Season (April and May)
10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

High Season (June through August)
10.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Shoulder Season (September and October) 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Low Season (November through March) Limited opening hours.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croagh_Patrick

Official site http://www.croagh-patrick.com/

Email info@croagh-patrick.com

Phone +353 98 64114

Address Ireland

Coordinates 53°45'12.168" N -9°39'22.666" E

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