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Skelp Pass – Skelp Off-Road Climb loop from Westport House

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Skelp Pass – Skelp Off-Road Climb loop from Westport House

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Skelp Pass – Skelp Off-Road Climb loop from Westport House

01:55

26.0km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

View of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Riding along the Quay Coast Road you will discover both beautiful coastal views but also gorgeous vistas over the water to Croagh Patrick / Cruach Phádraig.

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5.67 km

Skelp Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

With fantastic views over Westport Bay, Croagh Patrick and the lush green countryside whats not to like about this awesome track. Take care on the descent as you can pick up some serious speed.

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5.95 km

Skelp 20% Gradient Section

Highlight • Climb

Skelp is 1km off road with an average of 13%, there are a few sections that have 18% of more gradients

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7.77 km

View of Croagh Patrick from Ownwee

Highlight • Viewpoint

This route is known as the back way up Croagh Patrick

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12.4 km

Ownwee Bog

Highlight • Natural

Great scenery

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19.2 km

View of Croagh Patrick

Highlight • Viewpoint

Many different surfaces

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19.4 km

Skelp Top, View of Clew Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Skelp is part of the Western way trail on the ridge of Croagh Patrick.

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20.5 km

Skelp Off-Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

An off road Everesting took place on this climb

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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

7.19 km

1.38 km

145 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

7.19 km

6.60 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

21°C

14°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

June 26, 2024,Mountains, coastlines and boglands of Mayo

Another gem from the Komoot on the fly gravel route suggestions. We headed out from Westport along the cycle path before down a quiet country boreen road. The gravel path as we climbed was incredible.

My favourite type of scenery is when mountains reach oceans and this route has both. Views of Croagh Patrick and the Atlantic Ocean. Chefs Kiss!

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Skelp Pass – Skelp Off-Road Climb loop from Westport House

View of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay

Skelp Pass

Skelp 20% Gradient Section

View of Croagh Patrick from Ownwee

Ownwee Bog

View of Croagh Patrick

Skelp Top, View of Clew Bay

Skelp Off-Road Climb

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