Torc Waterfall
Torc Waterfall
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- Debra H15 contributionsLovely walk at the beginning of Ring of KerryWithin the first few kilometers of Ring of Kerry is the Torc Waterfall. It is beautiful, and definitely worth the 5-10 minute walk. If you are young or spry, there are alternative walks to the top of the waterfall and the walks are well maintained and easy (if you can handle the incline). Worth a stop even if only for the lower view, but be aware that we got there early and by the time we left the parking lot was already filling fast.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 September 2023
- roy vTraralgon, Australia5,936 contributionsWell worth the walk in on a rainy dayWhile doing the Ring of Kerry drive we visited the waterfall, it had been raining all day so the fall was very active. It was worth the 200 metre walk in the rain from the carpark . The amount of water coming down the Owengarriff River was huge. Very nice place to visit especially after or doing good rainVisited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 September 2023
- Jim WSindelfingen, Germany8,431 contributionsGorgeous Even In A Downpour!Torc Waterfalls is gorgeous. My wife and I visited this place in an absolute downpour as the final stop on the Ring of Kerry. We loved it. This is proof just how green Ireland is. Take a look at the richness in the color. You must make a stop and spend some time here no matter what the weather is.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 September 2023
- D PWellington, New Zealand8,043 contributionsLovely short walk to the lovely fallsWe were her during storm Agnes so the falls we’re running high and they were pretty spectacular. It’s a nice short walk up through the cover of trees to see the falls from the roadside car park. Well worth the short walk and there is even a toilet here if you need one.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 October 2023
- saul gTel Aviv, Israel1,223 contributionsA must !Torc Waterfall is located some 7 kilometers south of Killarney. The sky was grey when we found a spot at the tiny parking lot on route N71 (Ring of Kerry). Sure enough (and unlucky us) it started pouring when we were half way up the trail towards the waterfall, in the green woodland. We did manage to get to watch the waterfall, roaring some 50 meters from us across the canyon. Only then, soaking wet, we rushed carefully down the now wet trail back to our car. It poured - yet we have enjoyed it. Recommended.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 October 2023
- Travel Bee 🐝Belfast, United Kingdom187 contributionsNice WalkNice walk in from Muckross Park (only 20 mins) and enjoyed the view. There are toilets etc nearby and it is possible to bike up to the falls. Not the most spectacular waterfall Ireland has to offer but I enjoyed it and I’m glad I didn’t leave it out.Visited December 2023Travelled soloWritten 29 December 2023
- Jim SLimerick, Ireland259 contributionsA must visit attractionFabulous waterfall located within a few minutes walk of car parking. Beautiful views along the way. Mountain hikes past the waterfall as well, as this is the head of Torc Mountain which is also beautiful.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 March 2024
- super_tripodCork, Ireland59 contributionsCute WaterfallWaterfall is cute in itself, but its the walks around it that I love. Just go up left of the falls, it can get a bit steep as you go up, keep following the coloured signs for different level of walks. Its a stunning area and great place to spend a few hours.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 April 2024
- Elizabeth OYeppoon, Australia96 contributionsBeauty at its bestShort stroll with stream views along the way. Falls are raw in nature. The national park is gorgeous. The walk is gentle if just going to the falls & not the surrounding park for bush walking/hiking.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 June 2024
- Thomasina BNewport, United Kingdom5 contributionsBeautiful falls!Beautiful falls. 5 mins easy walk from the bottom car park. Loads of photo opportunities. Don't bother to walk to the top, unless you need a hike! The view from the top is very disappointing! Free car park too! It gets busy so I recommend arriving by 10:30.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 August 2024
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Indianapolis, IN58 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Beautiful scenery. Definitely recommend walking up the hill past the falls as the crowd dwindles from there and you will see some amazing views of the lake. The blue and yellow loops are relatively easy hikes.
Written 16 July 2023
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Jan D
Holland, MI16 contributions
Sept 2021
Seeing Torc Falls was absolutely worth the stop! The walk and wooded area to get there was relatively easy to navigate. The National Parks has done a fabulous job of opening up the trails available around the fall. The quiet of the woods made the presence, and noise volume of the falls that much more breathtaking, we even went back a second day,….and after an evening of rain they were dramatically different. Make a point to include them in your travel!
Written 5 November 2021
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Amanda H
Mackinaw, IL15 contributions
Sept 2022
This was a very easy trail for all ages. There is a bigger main trail that anyone can walk down with a second trail a little further in the woods for those who would rather do a hike/walk, but the both wind up at the same place. The waterfall is beautiful and I would recommend going to see it. If you can't make the walk, they also have horse carriages that take a loop around the lake that make a stop at the waterfall. Admittedly, the horses seemed a little expensive, so we just did the trail. The trail head to the top of the waterfall could have been more descript, we did the entire loop, but never saw the top of the waterfall but all in all, it was a very beautiful trail.
Written 28 September 2022
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Julia @Scrumptious Solent
Southampton, UK4,332 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
Great waterfall to visit from the nearby car park. A short walk up the hill to see the fall. Toilets near the car park base abc if you cross the road you can enjoy a nice lakeside walk to Muckross House along the lake edge (about 1.5 miles). You can access the gardens free of charge and there’s a restaurant for a coffee).
Written 16 September 2021
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boilerjenni
Cincinnati, OH382 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This was an incredible waterfall to view, but it was oh so difficult to find. We used Google Maps to try and locate it, which caused us to park in the "wrong" parking lot." After hiking for at least 45 minutes, we finally found the base of the waterfall, but it necessitated walking back up a VERY steep hill. If you just want a short walk and not an actual hike in the woods (although the hiking is beautiful), be sure you're at the correct parking lot which is actually labeled, "Torc Waterfall."
Written 6 April 2023
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CaitrionaRyan
Dublin, Ireland18 contributions
May 2022
The Torc Waterfall is at the base of Torc Mountain. It was only a short walk from the parking area to where you start your hike up the hill. The scenery leading up to the waterfall is beautiful and the atmosphere was incredibly relaxing.
We went to the top of the mountain to get the maximum view possible. There are steps that go along side the 70 plus foot waterfall that are part of the Kerry Way Walking Route. The path was heavily wooded and the ground was wet and somewhat slippery. It was absolutely breathtaking The view gets better with each step and after about 100 or so steps you will be able to view Muckross Lake and so much more. We started this hike thinking that it would take about 45 minutes to complete but it turned into a much longer experience. I easily could have spent the entire day on this side of the mountain.
We went to the top of the mountain to get the maximum view possible. There are steps that go along side the 70 plus foot waterfall that are part of the Kerry Way Walking Route. The path was heavily wooded and the ground was wet and somewhat slippery. It was absolutely breathtaking The view gets better with each step and after about 100 or so steps you will be able to view Muckross Lake and so much more. We started this hike thinking that it would take about 45 minutes to complete but it turned into a much longer experience. I easily could have spent the entire day on this side of the mountain.
Written 26 May 2022
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Kiamom
Pittsburgh, PA19 contributions
Jun 2023
My husband and I visited the Torc waterfall while we were driving on the Ring of Kerry in Killarney National Park. We parked in the parking lot on the N71 a short distance from the waterfall. We visited late in the afternoon around 4 or 5 pm so we did not have any difficulty parking. The waterfall is only a few minutes walk from the parking lot and well worth the walk. There are several trailheads that start( or end ) at the waterfall. We continued up the hill on the Torc mountain trail for a while before turning back as it was getting late and we had a distance to travel. There are restrooms near the parking area. A sign says the restrooms are automatically locked at 6 pm.
Written 17 August 2023
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Alan B
Dublin, Ireland96 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Stopped here on our drive around Kerry. Lovely place for a ramble on a dry day, unfortunately the rain was pelting down when we visited. The good thing about the rain is it made the waterfall more spectacular with the amount of water coming off the mountain.
Well worth a visit.
Well worth a visit.
Written 13 November 2022
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Irish1978
Ireland132 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Easy access from car park to main waterfall. Spectacular waterfall in dense forest full of native Irish trees. We went in the evening and only just managed to get parking so suggest go early or late to avoid crowds.
Written 31 July 2020
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havanadri
Dublin, Ireland24 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
The trip to the top is pretty easy but long. The climb is in zigzag, thus it takes a lot of time to reach the top.
There are stairs made of slippers or stones. If there a lot of tourists you would need to step off of the slipper to make space for the people combing from the opposite direction .
But, it is an enjoyable walk. From the car park is around 5h to climb and come back with a relaxed walk.
There are stairs made of slippers or stones. If there a lot of tourists you would need to step off of the slipper to make space for the people combing from the opposite direction .
But, it is an enjoyable walk. From the car park is around 5h to climb and come back with a relaxed walk.
Written 3 August 2020
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Does anyone know the approximate cost for horse and buggy ride for 4 adults?
Written 7 October 2022
The cost is 15 euro for 15 minutes and 45 euro for 1 hr for horse riding and if a group you will get good discount
Written 10 October 2022
Does anyone know the approximate cost for horse and buggy ride?
Written 7 October 2022
Martin Jordanes
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Is it possible to visit the cascade from killarney without renting a car? Public transport?
Written 1 June 2018
Sorry for the late answer. For fit Person no problem
Written 15 June 2018
Is there a path from the Car park to the waterfall suitable for a buggy or am I better using a baby carrier?
Written 27 March 2018
There is a car park down the bottom of the waterfall but a steep slope up to see the waterfall...
you probably could push a buggy but may find it a bit difficult. I would carry your baby if I am honest.
Written 28 March 2018
How long of a walk from the actual waterfall to the top of the mountain along the trail?
Written 21 September 2017
THe walk from the parking lot closest to the falls is only a 5 minute walk. If you decide to go up the steps after viewing the falls takes another 5 mins to the first level. You can't see the waterfall from there. But there is a nice view towards Muckross House. The stone path does continue up from there, but we did not continue. Honestly I could hear my heart beating fast and it wasn't worth it to me to continue on the slippery path. So I don't know how long it takes to go all the way to the top. Hope this helps you. If I went again I would just walk to where you take pictures of the falls. It was lovely.
Written 22 September 2017
How far is Waterfall from St Mary's Cathedral?
Written 18 July 2015
It's kinda on the other side of Killarney. Like the cathedral is in town and then Torc Waterfall is out past Muckross House in the park. Not terribly far though.
Written 1 April 2017
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