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Torc Waterfall – View of Muckross Lake loop from Muckross House

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Torc Waterfall – View of Muckross Lake loop from Muckross House

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Torc Waterfall – View of Muckross Lake loop from Muckross House

02:39

7.34km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Killarney National Park

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551 m

View of Muckross Lake

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Nice view of the lake after a steep flight of stairs.

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642 m

Torc Waterfall

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Torc Waterfall is located in the heart of Killarney National Park and is easily accessible on foot. Its highest point is 20 meters (66 feet). A worthwhile destination on any …

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2.21 km

Viewpoint

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4

3.67 km

View of Muckross Lake

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The view is actually even better from the summit of Torc Mountain.

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3.80 km

View of Lough Leane and Muckross Lake

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From here you have a better view of Muckross Lake and Lough Leane than from the summit of Torc Mountain, especially when the clouds are low.
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3.83 km

View of Lough Leane from Killarney National Park

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Steep Slope but nice view

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4.45 km

Stone Steps Climb to Torc Waterfall

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Exhausting and difficult when wet but great way to the falls once you made it to the top. Good views

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4.47 km

Red Trail Stone Steps, Killarney National Park

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The red circular path leads steeply upwards over rocky steps.

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7.16 km

Old Kenmare Road Stone Bridge and Waterfall

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At the bridge you can also walk a few meters along the water. Fantastic 🙂

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7.34 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

1.95 km

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< 100 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

786 m

677 m

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Highest point (290 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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