Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail

Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival 2010

The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Festival will take place on the 19th- 21tst March 2010. The festival consists of a 3 day organised walk along the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail.

On each of the 3 days walkers will be picked up at the finish point and brought back to their accommodation.

Overview of the Trail

The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail extends from the town of Balla in central Mayo, to the village of Murrisk at the base of Mayo’s holy mountain, Croagh Patrick. The trail is 61km in length and mainly at low level, but the walker should note that the trail does reach a high point of 310 metres around the foothills of Croagh Patrick.

N.B. The trail itself does not include the ascent to the summit of Croagh Patrick.

The trail is at the heart of rural West Mayo, from the starting point in Balla, the trail passes through deciduous woodland and across rolling fields and raised bog. The trail also utilises boreens and ancient pathways as it makes its way through a number of picturesque villages towards its destination on the shores of Clew Bay.

Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail at a Glance

Linear Trail Balla - Murrisk
Overall Total Distance: 61 km
Level Difficulty: Moderate / Hard
Highest point: 310m

Terrain: Woodland, Bog, Forestry, Fields, Boreens & Minor Roads, Mountain tracks with Spectacular rural & coastal views.
Minimum Gear: Trekking Boots, rain gear, snacks & fluid.
Map Reference: OS Discovery Sheet 31, 38 & 30.
Services: Services available in all of the villages along the route.

Distance between Villages
Balla – Clogher 8 km
Clogher – Killavally 17 km
Killavally – Aghagower 16 km
Aghagower – Murrisk 20 km

Contact
For bookings and registration, contact,

Tóchar Valley Rural Community Network,
The Resource Centre
Mayo Abbey,
Claremorris,
Co. Mayo,
Republic of Ireland

Telephone +353 (0)94 9366709

Website: www.croaghpatrickheritagetrail.com

Email: info@croaghpatrickheritagetrail.com