Mangerton Mountain

#321 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Mangerton or Mangerton Mountain, at 838 metres, is the 19th-highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin list, and the 26th–highest mountain according to the Vandeleur-Lynam list. Mangerton is the tallest mountain in the Mangerton Mountain Group, also called the Mangerton Mountains or the Mountains of East Kerry, a range that includes five other major mountains that have a height above 2,000 feet. Mangerton's western slopes lie within the Killarney National Park. On Mangerton's north-western face lies a deep corrie lake called the Devil's Punchbowl, which is a popular scenic destination for hill walkers; although the mountain is often overlooked by walkers due to the proximity of its more scenic and accessible neighbour, Torc Mountain. The far northern slopes of Mangerton was the site of an important 13th-century battle between the Mac Cárthaigh, and the FitzGeralds, known as the "Tooreencormick battle site". ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2750 ftProminence: 1913 ftCoordinates: 51°58'13"N, 9°29'4"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Ross Castle, Muckross House, Muckross Abbey, Lakes of Killarney.

5.3 miNW
Tours of 15th-century tower and gardens
Ross Castle, Killarney National Park
135 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...
3.4 miN
19th-century lakeside mansion and gardens
Muckross House, Killarney National Park
87 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.
3.9 miN
Historic site with a courtyard
Muckross Abbey, Killarney
100 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...
5.7 miNW
Lake, Ruins
Lakes of Killarney, Killarney National Park
145 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.
2.5 miNW
National park peak with a waterfall
Torc Mountain, Killarney National Park
63 min walk • 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.
4.6 miW
Forest
Derrycunnihy Wood, Killarney National Park
118 min walk • Derrycunnihy Wood is a national nature reserve of approximately 336 acres located in County Kerry, Ireland. It is managed by Coillte.
5.8 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Lough Leane, Killarney National Park
147 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.
3.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Guitane
95 min walk • Lough Guitane is a freshwater lake in the southwest of Ireland. It is located in County Kerry near the town of Killarney.
4.8 miN
Protected area
Sheheree Bog, Killarney National Park
123 min walk • Sheheree Bog is a raised bog and national nature reserve of approximately 22 acres in County Kerry.
4.7 miW
Lake
Upper Lake, Killarney National Park
119 min walk • Upper Lake is a lake in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland. It is one of the Lakes of Killarney, along with Muckross Lake and Lough Leane.
2.2 miNW
Small waterfall in a scenic setting
Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park
58 min walk • Torc Waterfall is a 20 metres high, 110 metres long cascade waterfall formed by the Owengarriff River as it drains from the Devil's Punchbowl corrie lake at Mangerton Mountain.