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The Devil's Punch Bowl from Muckcross House

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The Devil's Punch Bowl from Muckcross House

Hard

4.6

(8)

hikers

The Devil's Punch Bowl from Muckcross House

06:42

20.7km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.26 km

View of Killarney and Lough Leane

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you hike up towards Mangerton North Top be sure to look back. It is steep around here so reward yourself with regular breaks to take in the views back towards Killarney and across Lough Leane. They are worth it.

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8.08 km

View of MacGillycuddy's Reeks from Mangerton

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Keep an eye out to the west for this sublime view of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's highest mountain range.

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9.04 km

Devil's Punch Bowl

Highlight • Lake

Hidden away from the crowds and tucked away in the shadow of Mangerton Mountain is the Devil's Punch Bowl. Most visitors to the area will head for Torc Mountain so …

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9.98 km

View of the Devil's Punchbowl and Lough Leane

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My favourite climb with many years and quiet accessible even to those new to hiking. The views a the summit are incredible on a nice day. On a misty day, I typically just ascend as far as the Devil's Punchbowl.

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

6.73 km

1.55 km

1.03 km

388 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

5.10 km

2.01 km

1.65 km

713 m

433 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

16°C

11°C

46 %

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The Devil's Punch Bowl from Muckcross House

View of Killarney and Lough Leane

View of MacGillycuddy's Reeks from Mangerton

Devil's Punch Bowl

View of the Devil's Punchbowl and Lough Leane

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