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

An incredible scenic journey to the top of Croagh Patrick! 😮☘️ | Places To See In Ireland Before You Die

Have you hiked Croagh Patrick?⁠ ⁠ Croagh Patrick is an iconic hike in Ireland, with people climbing the peak for well over 3,000 years ⁠ ⁠ Around 20,000-25,000 people still climb the mountain each year on the last Sunday in July. The walk offers unparalleled views of the Nephin Beg mountains, Clew Blay, and the 365 islands scattered across ⁠ ⁠ In 441 AD, St. Patrick is said to have fasted on the site for 40 days and nights, marking its Christian significance. Long before his arrival, the mountai

Step by step, view by view ⛰️ Croagh Patrick is a climb worth every breath 🥰 Reminder to always check the forecast, wrap up well and always plan your route! 📽️ thewildatlantictraveller [IG] Visit Mayo #KeepDiscovering | Discover Ireland

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