Highlight • Lake
Muckross Lake
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Killarney National Park
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AltheGnome
August 23, 2019
Hiking
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 deepest lake at 75 meters (246 ft) maximum depth. Legend has it that it is inhabited by a monstrous eel. As said eel has not been defeated by a saint as yet, it must be harmless. Trout and salmon fishing are legal in the lake.
Scout Jens
October 5, 2023
Hiking
You should definitely hike around the lake. An easy round with some alternatives to the paved path. It is an experience that you will not soon forget.
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