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Forum: General roberto 6 hours ago
Walking along the Wicklow Way today at the section that leads down to the Dargle River, steep enough section. I met a hill runner running up this part and at the same time he was having a conversa...

A circuit of the eastern Knockmeal hills

Track 2206 mcrtchly 7 hours ago
Park at S112081 and walk north along the road for about 170m walk, Length:11.7km, Climb: 620m, Area: Crohan West, Knockmealdown Mountains (Ireland) C

Carrigawaddra: The Loo valley: yes you can!, but don't...

Summit Comment thomas_g 8 hours ago
Parked at the gravel area at the road junction at Loo Bridge, walked towards Kenmare on the R569 to a gate, then followed the muddy track to a green field (savour it, it will be the last you'll se...

Agnew's Hill: Shapely scarply Sallagh Braes

Summit Comment simon3 5 days ago
North of the summit and over a road is the 2km long arc of Sallagh Braes, a spectacular semicircle of a valley where the higher ground to the west (left) falls away towards the sea. This pictur...

Walks Around Port 2

Track 2197 gerrym a day ago
http://youtu.be/jq7O1tarPuQ A second walk starting and fini walk, Length:17.0km, Climb: 578m, Area: Donegal SW (Ireland)

Good Sun coming. Bluestacks anyone?

Forum: General simon3 2 days ago
Anyone interested in walking in the Bluestacks (Ardnageers and nearby) on Sun or early Mon? Contact group@mountainviews.ie

Tully Mountain: Mwelrea from the Sea

Summit Comment Geansai 6 days ago
Good view of the highest summit in Connaught on the way up Tully Mountain.

Lugnagun: Superb Blessington Lake Views

Summit Summary Collaborative entry Last edit by: march-fixer 6 days ago
Though not a summit to write home about, it still provides a wonderful grandstand view south out over Blessington Lakes and west to the Hill of Allen. Until recently (2013) pine trees obscure thes...

Circuit of the Three Aghlas

Track 2204 Onzy 2 days ago
Route takes in Aghla More, Aghla Beg South and Aghla Beg, be walk, Length:9.1km, Climb: 669m, Area: Aghla More, Donegal NW (Ireland) Aghla More, Aghl

SEX ROCKS AND ROLLS

Forum: General BleckCra 4 days ago
"It's like sex," she said. We looked at her. "Hillwalking. It's like sex." Her big scrubbed North Antrim face - and I imagined she didn't know much about either - not her fault mind, given the...

Slieve Carr: Possible with Nephin Beg in a day

Summit Comment jimgraham a week ago
Just to note that I found it possible to combine Slieve Carr with Nephin Beg. Working from the southern end of the Bangor trail (point F) it took me four hours to gain the top of Carr; about two ...

Shankill River - Cloghleagh Circuit

Track 2200 march-fixer 4 days ago
This is a nice scenic route in a mixed coniferous and decidu walk, Length:4.0km, Climb: 45m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)
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Croagh Patrick Area
Maximum height for area: 764 metres,   Summits in area: 5,   Maximum prominence for area: 639 metres, OSI/LPS Maps: 30, 31, 37, 38 For all tops   Highest summit: Croagh Patrick, 764m
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Croagh Patrick Mountain Cruach Phádraig A name in Irish
(Ir. Cruach Phádraig [GE], 'Patrick’s stack') Mayo County In Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam Lists

Height: 764m OS 1:50k Mapsheet: 30 Grid Reference: L90585 80197 This summit has been logged as climbed by 820 members
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Longitude: -9.659247, Latitude: 53.760033 Prominence: 639m,   Isolation: 1.6km,   Has trig pillar
ITM: 490593 780213,   GPS IDs, 6 char: CrghPt, 10 char: CrghPtrck

Saint Patrick is said to have fasted for forty days on Croagh Patrick. It is from here that he is said to have banished a flock of evil black birds as well as the serpents of Ireland (a hollow to the north of the summit named Lugnademon commemorates this   Croagh Patrick is the highest mountain in the Croagh Patrick area and the 65th highest in Ireland.
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by phutch  20 Aug 2004 Climbed the Reek on a good day in july 04. Errosion is very bad on the right hand side of the path going up the last 200m. sticking to the scree doesnt make this steep part much more difficult and coming down offers somtimes more predictable footing than the sandy eroded area. Great views clew bay, north towards Achill and Nephin beg range and south towards the partry mountains, sheefery hills, mweelrea and connemara. Clare island looks like a big whale gaurding the entrance to clew bay.
The little church at the top provides a good shield from the strong winds. it was locked though
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MountainViews.ie Picture about mountain Croagh Patrick in area Croagh Patrick, Ireland
Picture: Mayo Mountain Rescue Team on Croagh Patrick - July 06		  
by pj  4 Sep 2008 Croagh Patrick is, by far, the most climbed mountain in Ireland; we would estimate that upwards of 250,000 people per annum climb the mountain. There are three possible approaches to the summit, the first via the pilgrim path from Murrisk. This is a well signposted path. The second is from the Mountain Rescue base at Taobhnacroibhe off the Leenane rd (Turn right at the sign for Knappagh). The third option is the least used of all three, approaching from the Lecanvy side, eventually joining the old mining track left over from the shameful gold prospecting efforts of the 1980's.
Being the most popular mountain in Ireland also means that "The Reek" is also the location for most activities carried out by Mayo Mountain Rescue team averaging 30+ rescues per annum. Considering that because of its popularity it attracts more inexperienced climbers than most other mountain in the country, the MMRT appeal to anyone considering climbing the mountain to follow a few basic guidelines:

1. Wear proper footwear, ideally something with good ankle support and sole grip.
2. Bring, as a minimum, a waterproof layer and some spare clothes
3. Bring something to drink (as a minimum a small bottle of water) and eat, ideally something like chocolate to provide energy.
4. Consider bringing a stick or walking pole, Sticks are available to rent or buy at Murrisk car park.
5. Leave notice with someone of your plan to climb and your expected time of return.
6. A mobile phone could be useful but a signal on the mountain is not guaranteed. A whistle or flashlight could prove even more useful in locating you if you get lost.
7. If you are feeling tired before reaching the saddle and you doubt your ability to reach the summit trust your instinct and don't be afraid to turn back
8. If you do get into difficulty and require assistance or encounter someone else requiring assistance dial 999/112 and ask for Mayo Mountain Rescue Team. Bear in mind however that expected time for arrival of the voluntary team, from time of raising the alarm, can be anything up to 3 hours depending on your location on the mountain, so that if a casualty is able to get themselves safely off the mountain in this time they would be advised to attempt to do so.

Croagh Patrick has a church and toilets located at the summit; the toilets are open all year round and provide basic shelter in severe conditions. The church is open daily from approx 10am to 3pm during July and August.
Some parts of the mountain are severely affected by erosion and all parts of the path are subject to considerable littering particularly from discarded bottles, sweet wrappers and clothing. MMRT would appeal to ALL climbers to adhere to the country side code, leave no trace, bring litter home and try to stick to the path to minimise further erosion on the mountain.

On behalf off all from MMRT we wish you a safe and enjoyable climb - For further info visit www.mayomrt.com
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Picture: View of Croagh Patrick from Ben Goram
by david bourke  21 Nov 2006 Climbed Croagh Partick on the 29th Jan 2006 with a group from Sligo. It was an icy cold day but the skies were crystal clear and made for great views of Clew Bay. The approach was from the western side via Ben Goram. It is a longer access to the summitt than the pilgrims way, but provides a very interesting alternative. A two car drop is essential if you do like I did in Jan. Having summitted by the western route I descended the pilgrims way.
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Picture: Snowy Croagh Patrick		  
Good Friday on Croagh Patrick
by Homerclesse  10 Apr 2010 Climbed the Reek on Good Friday last in very wet, windy and snowy weather.
I took the direct Pilgrims Path route from the car part at Murrisk.

Needless to say as it was Good Friday there was plenty of company on this climb. As I got to the saddle at the half way point the snow and wind picked up considerably and all views of Clew Bay disappeared behind me. I soldiered on and pushed to the top in snow and wind.

This is a very rewarding climb for experienced and beginners. I'd recommend plenty of breaks on the way up to conserve energy. Also, lots of warm layers to combat the wind and adverse weather you'll no doubt encounter in Ireland. I will definitely return for the challenge and to finally get a view of Clew Bay from he summit.

Please take heed of the comments by pj regarding the correct equipment to bring. It's amazing to see the gear people were climbing in in near Arctic conditions at times. T-shirts, Ugg boots, tracksuits, etc. Comical.
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by gallaga  23 Jun 2003 If you have the time it's a far better climb from a place called Prospect at the very eastern end of the mountain. It's difficult to get a place to park up there. If you are really feeling energetic you can continue past the cone and complete the western descent. You spend far more time at a higher altitude and so extend the walk to a few hours. You will have to arrange to get ferried back to your car from Murrisk. Allow 2.5 hours for the traditional route and 4 to 5 for the complete east to west walk.
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Picture: Cairn on Ben Goram with Croagh Patrick to the east.
by liame  3 May 2009 Wisely decided to do the Reek from the west via Ben Goram rather than up from Murrisk. Turned off the coast road a mile after Leckanvy church (signposted Chris Harper Art Studio) and took the road on the left heading towards Ben Goram. Good parking on the right and a straighforward approach over open ground. Goram has a number of cairns to pass before you reach the top and spectacular views of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay. A short drop into the coll follows before the pull up the west side of the Reek. This would be even better without the remains of the gold mining activity from the 80's but it does at least plot a route through the scree on the last few hundred feet.
Heading down via the Pilgrims Path to Murrisk was a bad mistake. As reported elsewhere, the extent of the errosion on the upper section is horrible. A case of serious desecration of a once magnificent mountain. Five minutes after leaving the car park at the bottom, I hitched a lift from a kindly English "local" and she insisted on driving me all the way back to the car. Next time though, I will return as I came, via Ben Goram.
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