April-August 2025

Tóchar Phadraig is an old pilgrim road running from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick. It is 35km long and winds through unspoiled countryside and pre-famine villages.

Walking on the Tochar Phadraig is a spiritual pilgrimage and a journey through Mayo’s heritage and history. Along the path, everything, including stones, rocks, trees and streams, is permeated with pilgrims’ stories and gives walkers a unique experience.

The Tochar Phadraig is a mixture of roads and cross-country with a variety of terrains, and because much of the walk is over private land, pilgrims are asked to respect the property of landowners who generously allow people to access the walk. There are four official walks organised by the Abbey in April, June, July and August.

Support and transport are provided along the route and ‘backup buses ’ to the Abbey are provided.

Walk for 2025

Monday 21st April -Easter Monday – Half Tóchar – Ballintubber Abbey – Aughagower.

Saturday 21st June – Full Tóchar – This walk celebrates the Pilgrim Journey Week.

Saturday 26th July (Reek Saturday) Full Tóchar- This walk is dedicated to the Jubilee 2025 “ Pilgrims of Hope” which celebrates faith, resilience and community.

Saturday 30th August – Full Tóchar