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Munster
Kerry

Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House

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Ireland
Munster
Kerry

Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House

Easy

4.7

(20)

59

hikers

Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House

01:29

5.27km

90m

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 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Killarney National Park

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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210 m

Rockery at Muckross House

Highlight • Natural

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

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979 m

Ancient Yew Tree in Killarney National Park

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This tree looks very interesting and old

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1.71 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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2.39 km

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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2.79 km

View of Muckross Lake

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

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2.88 km

Torc Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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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3.09 km

Is located right at the entrance.

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5.21 km

Muckross House, Lake, and Torc Waterfall

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful to look at, also a highlight from the outside.

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5.27 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

1.13 km

487 m

355 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.76 km

950 m

927 m

641 m

509 m

487 m

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Sunday 31 May

18°C

11°C

84 %

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