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Torc Waterfall – Muckross Lake loop from Muckross House

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Torc Waterfall – Muckross Lake loop from Muckross House

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Torc Waterfall – Muckross Lake loop from Muckross House

01:49

6.43km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Killarney National Park

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2.89 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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3.40 km

View of Muckross Lake

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

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3.49 km

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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3.70 km

Small waterfall in Killarney National Park

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Is located right at the entrance.

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3.80 km

Old Stone Bridge, Killarney National Park

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An old, narrower stone bridge carries car traffic over a small arch as a passage for pedestrians and a wider arch for the rushing water right next to it.

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4.52 km

Muckross Lake

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Muckross Lake is also known as the Middle Lake (the other two being Lough Leane and Upper Lake), or the Torc, for its proximity to Torc Mountain. It is Ireland's …

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6.07 km

Muckross House

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An impressive sight is the Muckross House with its garden, which is known far beyond the borders of Ireland. The impressive structure is part of Irish architectural history, but is …

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6.22 km

Rockery at Muckross House

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At Muckross House there is the beautiful “Rockery” – a beautifully landscaped rock garden!

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6.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.13 km

1.57 km

287 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

1.49 km

883 m

352 m

281 m

157 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 1 June

16°C

11°C

49 %

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Torc Waterfall – Muckross Lake loop from Muckross House

Old Kenmare Road Stone Bridge and Waterfall

View of Muckross Lake

Torc Waterfall

Small waterfall in Killarney National Park

Old Stone Bridge, Killarney National Park

Muckross Lake

Muckross House

Rockery at Muckross House

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