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Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House

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Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House

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Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House

02:08

7.53km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Killarney National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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131 m

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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668 m

Viewpoint

4.29 km

Muckross House and Gardens

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Impressive building, with large gardens all around. Very well-kept and colorful.

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4.63 km

View of Muckross Lake

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Even if you only have a little time, you can manage the short walk from the manor house here and enjoy the view for a moment!

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5.89 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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6.67 km

Small waterfall in Killarney National Park

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Is located right at the entrance.

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6.88 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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6.97 km

View of Muckross Lake

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

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7.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

1.51 km

505 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

2.48 km

1.40 km

489 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 9 August

22°C

7°C

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Comments

March 14, 2025,Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall

And then we continued through the picturesque Irish landscape. Once you've climbed the stone steps at Torc Waterfall, you'll be away from most people for a while and walk through mossy forests. Rhododendron bushes are everywhere, which, while beautiful in bloom, are an invasive plant that threatens Irish flora and fauna.

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August 5, 2022,Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall Rondje vanuit Killarney

An easy walk, the blue route to Torc waterfall and back. Many also take the stairs back down, but the other way is a lot quieter.

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Muckross Lake – Torc Waterfall loop from Muckross House

Old Kenmare Road Stone Bridge and Waterfall

Muckross House and Gardens

Fantastic views

View of Muckross Lake

Muckross Lake

Small waterfall in Killarney National Park

Torc Waterfall

View of Muckross Lake

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