Croagh Patrick is the third highest mountain in Connaught. It is 764m high and nicknamed "The Reek"

According to Christian tradition, St. Patrick went up the sacred mountain at festival time in 441 AD. After fasting at the summit for 40 days, he banished all the snakes and demons from Ireland.

The normal route is from Murrisk and is climbed by countless thousands of pilgrims and tourists per year.

We plan to climb Croagh Patrick via Ben Goram which is a westerly spur and provides a nice quiet alternative. The climb via Ben Goram is very beautiful and superior in every way to the crowded and extremely eroded pilgrim path and highly recommended.

Meeting point: Pilgrim car park at 9:30am.

We will then drive a shot distance to the start of the hike on the western spur

Cost: 35 Euro per person.

Time 5 to 6 hours.

Height Gain 750m

OSI Mapsheet No 37 1:50k

Difficulty level. Hard.

This is a tough demanding hike requiring a good level of fitness and the ability to cope with uneven terrain

Pre registration is essential.

Places are not guaranteed until registration fee is paid.

To book and register for this hike please email us with your name address and contact no at: highhopesmountaintreks@yahoo.com

or call us at: 086 3454045

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Equipment required:

Good waterproof boots and waterproof clothing are essential; hiking trousers are advised, (no jeans please); spare warm layer; hat and gloves; lunch and/or snacks; water or juice drink, (1.5 litres); small rucksack to carry it all in.

Walking poles are advisable and will provide additional support

NB - Cancellation policy

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Hike that are cancelled with one month of event Full refund

Hikes that are cancelled within 14 days of the event a refund of 50%

Hikes that are cancelled within 7 days no refund available apart from exceptional cases due to illness or family bereavement