April-August 2026

óchar 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.

Walkers can choose to walk the Half-Tochar or the Full Tochar Walks which are both part of the Irish Camino and are fully guided with experts.

Support and transport are provided along the route and transport back to the Abbey are provided.

Walk for 2026

Easter Monday 6th April - Half Tochar

Saturday 20th June - Half or Fully Tochar

Saturday 25th July - Half or Fully Tochar

Saturday 29th August - Half of Fully Tochar