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Croagh Patrick is located in Westport. After paying the 3 euros parking fee, we began our steep, uphill hike on the very loose gravel, rocky terrain. Though for much of the lower hike we were in sun & wind, from the saddle to the top we were blanketed in freezing cold, windy fog. There is an old, closed monastery on top that provided shelter from the wind. There were many hikers of all levels and nationalities. Feet and ankles were happy we wore good shoes; hands and head were happy for gloves and hat! And we dressed in layers. It took us 1 hour, 40 minutes to summit, and about the same to get down. Bonus: there is a restroom at the saddle! We hike many Colorado 14ers, and we found this hike to be scenic, challenging and extremely windy. Go for it!

PJTRIPS2014

For the religious, non-religious, the thrill seeking, scenery seeking or active among us I would recommend a hike to the top of the reek. The views are fantastic from the top and there is a silent spirituality/tranquility of achievement once you get there. Go for it!

870mark_tah

Very hard for me and steep exactly the last part of the climb. But I took my time, didnt rush and that was the success! it took me 4 hours up and 4 hours down but the weather was really great and because I hurt my ankle before it was better to took all the time what I needed. At the end I did it! Im so proud it was such a hard climb because of the last steep and very rocky part. Take really great shoes. I had ankle boots and it was ok. Take your time cause the last part is really bad and take some food and water with you because there is nothing on the top. But the view is stunning! If you are near Galway its a must! You can also borrow or buy sticks and trust me they will be a great idea for the climb down. Enjoy it and good luck! :)

matthewr581

The only reason I am not giving it 5 starts is due to the weather which impeded on the view from the summit. Overall, if you are reasonably fit and able, can maintain your concentration on the steeper sections and are motivated you will have no problems reaching the top. Coming down from the upper section is fairly tricky, and if you suffer from ankle problems especially it might be worth your while to wear hiking boots. I wore a pair of well supported running shoes and they suited me fine. Also, it got very blustery once we reached the shoulder of the mountain so a jacket or windbreaker of some sort is definitely required, especially at this time of year. It took about 2 hours 40 for us to complete the ascent and descent, but as the views were not terrific we were not stopping much to take photos etc.

canadianeagles2014

Climbing the mountain is free, parking is not. The mountain is 2,507 feet high, which is no big deal if you've climbed Kililmanjaro, but for the rest of us, it's a hike! As many have mentioned, hiking boots are a must and ones that support your ankles are best. I definitely reccomend a walking stick which will come in very handy going back down. Take water, some protein bars, and put it in a backpack, you'll need your hands free. You can break the climb into three sections, the initial climb, the shoulder, and the summit. The initial climb is a steady incline until the shoulder which is relatively level, then the climb to the summit which is quite steep and very rocky. The entire climb is rocky. Prior to visiting Croagh Patrick, definitely spend a few weeks or better still months hiking and climbing. If you tucker out by the time you get to the shoulder, it will be worth the effort as the view from the shoulder is spectacular. The view from the summit is magnificent. I would not climb this mountain if you have a fear of heights. To keep my footing and to keep from being intimated by the incline I focused on 2-3 feet in front of me and where I'd put my foot, a tactic that worked particularly well when I got to the summit ascent. A friend who also went and is in very good shape took 2 1/2 hrs to get up and 3 hrs to get down. Take all the time you need, mostly you just want to make sure your footing is stable. It is very well worth the effort and a great boost to your personal sense of accomplishment.

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