The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.
The trail
The old pilgrim road to Croagh Patrick, 32 km from Ballintubber Abbey, founded in 1216 and still a place of worship, to Murrisk at the foot of the Reek. Walkers register at the abbey before setting out, as the path crosses farmland by permission and climbs a great many stiles. It goes west through fields, woods and bog to Aghagower, halfway, with its round tower and holy wells, then by lanes past the Boheh Stone, carved with prehistoric rock art, to Murrisk. The 35 km usually given includes the climb of the mountain itself, which is not drawn here. One long day, or two with a night at Aghagower.
Stages
A suggested split into 2 days of about 16.0 km (10.0 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.
- Day 1 Ballintubber Abbey to Aghagower 14.6 km · 14.6 km from the start
- Day 2 Aghagower to Murrisk 17.5 km · 32 km from the start
Summits on the way
- Teevenacroaghy 486 m · 30 km from the start
Tops within 300 m of the line. Lists from the Database of British and Irish Hills; other summits from OpenStreetMap.
Start and finish
Start: near Ballintubber Abbey, County Mayo. 53.75678, -9.28391
Finish: near Murrisk, County Mayo. 53.77966, -9.63920
Places to stay
Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:
- Ballintubber Abbey, County Mayo · The start Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
- Aghagower, County Mayo · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
- Murrisk, County Mayo · The finish Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.
