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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Kerry

Kerry’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Kerry. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Torc Waterfall

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The Torc Waterfall is located in the middle of Killarney National Park and is easily accessible on foot. The highest drop is 18m. A worthwhile destination for any hike (e.g. …

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Summit cross on Carrauntoohil

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Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain in Ireland at 1,038.6 metres. It is on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, close to the centre of Ireland's highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy's Reeks. …

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Old Kenmare Road Forest, Killarney National Park

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From the bridge in the north this goes over the Old Kenmare Road. The section further south of this point, a little above the stream, is the most beautiful for …

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Meeting of the Waters and Old Stone Bridge, Killarney National Park

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As the name suggests, this is where the three lakes of Killarney meet. The view of the historic stone bridge is particularly beautiful. A few meters from here you can stop in the tea room in Dinis Cottage.

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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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O'Sullivan's Cascade

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Deep in the oak trees of Tomies Wood flows the O'Sullivan Cascade. It was once whiskey that cascaded down the rocks, so the story goes. To some, it is more …

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Mount Brandon Summit

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Take your time getting to the top, take regular breaks if needs be. The route up from the Brandon Pilgrimage car park is really well marked. Takes about 2 hours …

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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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Staigue Fort

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Meter-high, sturdy stone walls were once supposed to protect a clan head or some other powerful person here. The facility dates from the Iron Age, before Christianity came to Ireland. …

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Derrycunihy Nature Reserve Boardwalk

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Step into Derrycunnihy Nature Reserve on the boardwalk. This makes for an novel hike in the lush green woodland and a great way to keep your feet dry.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Kerry

Torc Waterfall

Summit cross on Carrauntoohil

Old Kenmare Road Forest, Killarney National Park

Meeting of the Waters and Old Stone Bridge, Killarney National Park

Muckross Lake

O'Sullivan's Cascade

Mount Brandon Summit

Old Kenmare Road Stone Bridge and Waterfall

Staigue Fort

Derrycunihy Nature Reserve Boardwalk

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