Tóchar Phádraig

In short: Tóchar Phádraig: from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick. Length: around 30 km, duration: 1 to 2 days. Best time: May to September.

Overview

Tóchar Phádraig, Patrick's Causeway, links Ballintubber Abbey with the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick. It is one of the Pilgrim Paths of Ireland.

The route takes around ten hours of walking, and many people split it over two days. The path runs through fields and moorland and can be very wet after rain.

The climb to the summit comes on top of that. Allow enough time and energy for it.

Planning your stages

How long you need depends on your daily distance. The table works this out for 30 kilometres, with one rest day a week.

Who is this route for?

With some hiking experience this route is very manageable. Expect climbs and keep your days from getting too long.

What does the route cost?

With an albergue or simple guesthouse and one hot meal, 60 to 80 euros a day is usually enough. Over about 2 days that comes to roughly 100 to 150 euros, plus travel and gear. This is a guide figure.

You can find more routes under Pilgrimage routes in Europe, Pilgrimage in Ireland, sorted by religion under Christian pilgrimage routes.