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Torc Waterfall – Derrycunnihy Wood loop from Muckross House

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Torc Waterfall – Derrycunnihy Wood loop from Muckross House

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3.5

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Torc Waterfall – Derrycunnihy Wood loop from Muckross House

05:16

18.6km

410m

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: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Derrycunihy Nature Reserve

Killarney National Park

Waypoints

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280 m

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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372 m

View of Muckross Lake

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

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1.55 km

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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1.91 km

On the Old Kenmare Road through Killarney National Park

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Well-developed, the Old Kenmare Road leads through the vast highlands of the Killarney National Park. The panorama is worthwhile in any weather: sometimes the clouds hang low on the mountain ridge, sometimes the sun brings the lush green to shine.

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5.77 km

Boardwalk Trail in Killarney National Park

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Very nice path with a great view

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6.52 km

Wooden Boardwalk Through the Green Valley

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7.35 km

Derrycunnihy Wood

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The gnarled trees and the stone wall are thickly covered with moss, lichens hang from the branches and the ground is covered with leaves and dead branches. Here you would …

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7.58 km

Narrow Bridge

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Over wooden bridges and a narrow bridge you walk here through a picturesque moor area.

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.59 km

5.82 km

3.55 km

1.33 km

167 m

110 m

Surfaces

7.09 km

6.65 km

2.57 km

1.27 km

805 m

167 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

18°C

12°C

86 %

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Torc Waterfall – Derrycunnihy Wood loop from Muckross House

Torc Waterfall

View of Muckross Lake

Old Kenmare Road Forest, Killarney National Park

On the Old Kenmare Road through Killarney National Park

Boardwalk Trail in Killarney National Park

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