Croagh Patrick measures 764m and almost all of that is climbed from sea level so it is a big climb, the gradient in places is incredibly steep and loose scree but the views, on a good day, are worth the effort.
Here on the shoulder, about halfway on the mountain, one of my favourite songs was playing in my head:
From the bottom, it looks like a steep incline
From the top, another downhill slope of mine
But I know, the equilibrium's there
Indecision clouds my vision
I'll leave you to find the song and artist.
