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Westport Town Centre – Views of Croagh Patrick loop from Claggarnagh West

Westport Town Centre – Views of Croagh Patrick loop from Claggarnagh West

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Westport Town Centre – Views of Croagh Patrick loop from Claggarnagh West

02:49

61.8km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.3 km for 83 m

After 18.5 km for 161 m

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Bus stop

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9.03 km

Westport Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Surrounded by unspoiled nature, this elegant and lively town, the capital of the Earl of Mayo, offers a beautiful contrast to its surroundings. The Georgian architecture is reminiscent of British …

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18.3 km

Famine Memorial

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Down, opposite the start of the path, the National Famine Memorial (1997) pays tribute to the victims of the Great Famine.

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18.6 km

Croagh Patrick

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Holy pilgrim hill. Initially, the summit was occupied by a Celtic fort, but then there was an early Christian oratory. It is said that Saint Patrick fasted there for 40 …

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28.4 km

Maum Descent

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Steep Fast Decent - Best if dry

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31.0 km

Views of Croagh Patrick

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Nicknamed 'the Reek', Croagh Patrick is Ireland's Holy Mountain and an important pilgrimage site. Seen as an impressive pyramidal peak from Clew Bay, its quartzite summit has been home to …

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31.1 km

View of Clew Bay and the Mountains

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Looking northwest there are cracking views of the mountains and even out to the ocean at Clew Bay. If you're climbing up the hill, be sure to take a moment …

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33.8 km

Views of Sheeffry Hills and Croagh Patrick

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There are some superb views on this open section of the Western Way between Drummin and Croagh Patrick. To the south are the gentle curves of the Sheeffry Hills, while …

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45.2 km

The Boheh Stone (Cathaoir Phádraig)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Boheh Stone is an ancient piece of Neolithic rock art that's thought to date from around 3800 BC. It later became known as St. Patrick's Chair and serves as …

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61.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

8.05 km

7.74 km

330 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.9 km

1.08 km

505 m

372 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 25 June

22°C

14°C

86 %

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Westport Town Centre – Views of Croagh Patrick loop from Claggarnagh West

Westport Town Centre

Famine Memorial

Croagh Patrick

Maum Descent

Views of Croagh Patrick

View of Clew Bay and the Mountains

Views of Sheeffry Hills and Croagh Patrick

The Boheh Stone (Cathaoir Phádraig)

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