Torc Mountain, Killarney National Park

Name: Torc Mountain
Address: Killarney National Park, Killarney National Park, Ireland

#4 among attractions in Killarney National Park

Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain

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Torc Mountain, at 535 metres, is the 329th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list. It is a popular mountain for hill walkers as it has a stone or boarded path from its base at Torc Waterfall to its summit, which has views of the Lakes of Killarney. Torc Mountain is part of the Mangerton Mountain Group range in County Kerry, Ireland. ()

Elevation: 1755 ftProminence: 984 ftCoordinates: 52°0'0"N, 9°31'0"W

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Killarney National ParkKillarney National Park Ireland

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Day trips

Torc Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ross Castle, Muckross House, Muckross Abbey, St Mary's Cathedral.

2.9 miN
Tours of 15th-century tower and gardens
Ross Castle, Killarney National Park
75 min walk • Nestled in the lush greenery of Killarney National Park, Ross Castle stands as a majestic testament to Ireland's medieval past. This sturdy fortress, located on the edge of Lough Leane in County Kerry, was constructed in the 15th century and is steeped in history...
1.4 miNE
19th-century lakeside mansion and gardens
Muckross House, Killarney National Park
35 min walk • Muckross House is located on the small Muckross Peninsula between Muckross Lake and Lough Leane, two of the lakes of Killarney, 6 kilometres from the town of Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. In 1932 it was presented by William Bowers Bourn and Arthur Rose Vincent to the Irish nation.
2 miNE
Historic site with a courtyard
Muckross Abbey, Killarney
52 min walk • Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Killarney National Park, Muckross Abbey stands as a hauntingly beautiful relic of Ireland's monastic past. This historic monastery, founded in 1448 by the Observantine Franciscans, has endured through centuries as a testament...
4.1 miN
Historical Roman Catholic church
St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney
105 min walk • St. Mary's Cathedral is a magnificent example of Gothic Revival architecture nestled in the picturesque town of Killarney, Ireland. Consecrated in 1855, the cathedral stands as a testament to religious heritage and architectural grandeur in the heart of County Kerry.
4.6 miNW
Golf
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, Killarney
118 min walk • Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is a private - members owned golf club on the shore of Lough Leane just west of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. The club has 2 18-hole golf courses, Killeen and Mahony's Point & a 9-Hole Course called Lackabane.
3.2 miNW
Lake, Ruins
Lakes of Killarney, Killarney National Park
82 min walk • The Lakes of Killarney are a scenic attraction located in Killarney National Park near Killarney, County Kerry, in Ireland. They consist of three lakes - Lough Leane, Muckross Lake and Upper Lake.
4.1 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Kerry Way, Killarney
104 min walk • The Kerry Way is a long-distance trail in County Kerry, Ireland. It is a 214-kilometre long circular trail that begins and ends in Killarney. It is typically completed in 8 to 10 days.
3.8 miSW
Forest
Derrycunnihy Wood, Killarney National Park
97 min walk • Derrycunnihy Wood is a national nature reserve of approximately 336 acres located in County Kerry, Ireland. It is managed by Coillte.
4.5 miW
Purple-hued peak for challenging hikes
Purple Mountain, Killarney National Park
116 min walk • Purple Mountain at 832 metres high, is the 21st–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, and the 28th–highest according to the Vandeleur-Lynam scale. It is located in County Kerry, and is the highest point of the Purple Mountain Group.
3.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lough Leane, Killarney National Park
85 min walk • Lough Leane is the largest of the three lakes of Killarney. The River Laune flows from the lake into the Dingle Bay to the northwest.
3.9 miN
52°3'24"N • 9°30'31"W
The Grand Killarney, Killarney National Park
101 min walk • Spa