Croagh Patrick
Murrisk, Ireland
Ireland’s holy mountain, 764 m high, climbed by thousands of pilgrims on the last Sunday of July. The rough path from the Murrisk car park takes three to four hours up and down; wear boots and start early.
- Nearest town
- Murrisk, Ireland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 53.7785, -9.6405
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Westport House Camping SiteCampsite7 km from Croagh Patrick
- Westport House Caravan SiteMotorhome stopover7 km from Croagh PatrickMotorhomes
- Motorhome stopover · LouisburghMotorhome stopover9 km from Croagh PatrickMotorhomes
- Mulranny GlampingCampsite16 km from Croagh PatrickTentsDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Lough Lannagh Holiday VillageMotorhome stopover23 km from Croagh Patrick · 20 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Motorhome stopover · WestportMotorhome stopover23 km from Croagh PatrickMotorhomes
All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Croagh Patrick?
Croagh Patrick is in Murrisk, Ireland, at GPS 53.7785, -9.6405. It is about 8 km from Westport.
Can you camp near Croagh Patrick?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Westport House Camping Site, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Croagh Patrick?
Croagh Patrick is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mayo: Croagh Patrick, Achill Island and Céide Fields.
What is there to see near Croagh Patrick?
Places worth a stop nearby: Doo Lough Valley (15 km), Kylemore Abbey (29 km), Connemara National Park (32 km) and Cong (35 km).
When is the best time to visit Croagh Patrick?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)