The Sheeffry Mountains mean the Hills of the Wraiths, or ghosts or spectres. Drummin village is typical of so many small scattered communities that the Western Way passes through, a church and a pub remains. The post office is closed as are the few shops that survived until the 1960’s. The underlying rock here is a grit stone formed about 485 million years ago. The northern vista is dominated by Croagh Patrick, a quartzite cone. The northern vista is dominated by Croagh Patrick, a quartzite cone. The path to the summit is well worn by the annual visit of thousands of pilgrims. The Reek as it is called locally is 765 m high. The trail touches the calm inner limits of Clew Bay before reaching Westport town.
