Conquering Croagh Patrick | An Epic Hiking Adventure Up Ireland's Holy Mountain

On today’s adventure join me as we scale Ireland’s holiest mountain, Croagh Patrick. Also known as The Reek amongst locals, this challenging hike is situated near the town of Westport in western Ireland.
Although the total length of this hike is only around 4.5 miles (about 7 km), be prepared for a challenge as you’ll face a fairly steep incline for most of the trek.
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Thinking about conquering Croagh Patrick during your Ireland trip? Let me know if you have any questions or what you thought about the hike in the comments!

[@barramacsiulai5948]

Great video, great advice!!!! I'm from Dublin and just did Croagh Patrick a few days ago. The view at the top is breathtaking!!!

[@travelwithwes]

Sounds like you had a blast!! Glad you were able to make it over there 🙌🏼

[@tinaelm8017]

I want to hike this with my husband next month. I guess if we can do the entire hike perhaps we can hike half way and back!

[@travelwithwes]

Definitely worth it to go all the way if you can pace yourselves. Start early to avoid the heat and sun, bring or rent a hiking stick and pack extra water! Good luck!

[@ervinslens]

Wha a unique adventure man, place is phenomenal! Absolutely stunning👏👏

[@travelwithwes]

Thanks! Was a great adventure.. and really kicked our butts doing it directly after flying in and driving 3 hours there from Dublin lol

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

Beautiful views! I enjoyed the trek! 😃

[@travelwithwes]

Thank ya! Really fun hike if you ever find yourself in western Ireland 😜

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

@@travelwithwes I am not sure I will, that is why I watch other creators, so I can see places I probably won't get to. 😅

[@travelwithwes]

I’ve gotchu haha!!

[@TheBigmick33]

Its history is way older than the Christianity, the mountain was said to be the seat of the druids in Ireland with Crom and Lugh the gods of rock and light worshipped up there as well as a she goddess Cora who lived in the sky above the mountain. Archaeologists discovered a 3000 year old hill fort on the summit as well as a dry stone oratory carbon dated to when St Patrick was said to fasted on the mountain for 40 days and nights. It looks very like a pyramid for miles around.

[@travelwithwes]

Thanks for the extra background info