Murrisk is a lovely village sitting between the sea and the mountain. The mountain that shadows the village is Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holy mountain. Murrisk is approximately 9.5 km from Westport on the R335 heading towards Louisburgh.
Murrisk Loop merges the Murrisk Abbey Walk and the Murrisk Pier Loop into a single loop.
- Start / Finish / Trailhead: Car park at the base of Croagh Patrick
- GPS Location: 53.7781, -9.6391
- Distance: 4.3 km
- Estimated Time: 2 Hours
- Terrain: Road, laneway and footpath
- Trail Waymarking: Red markers
- Level of Difficulty: Moderate
- Minimum Gear: Sturdy walking shoes/boots, waterproofs, mobile phone, snacks & fluids
- Services: Westport, Louisburgh
