Torc Waterfall
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Why go
- The falls, a popular stop on the Ring of Kerry tour and one of the main points on the 200 km Kerry Way walk.
- Upper car park above the falls, at 55 metres, where hikers can start the climb.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Cardiac HillA very steep series of stone steps, also called Huntsman's Hill.Climbed by the Red Trail, one of the signposted loops around the falls. On the map
- Stone beehive hutA stone beehive hut with views of the Lakes of Killarney.On the Red Trail, about 300 metres up Torc Mountain. On the map
With kids
- Signposted loop trails of different lengths let a family choose how far to walk.
Tips for your visit
- A stone path of about a hundred steps climbs about 55 metres, taking around 30 minutes.
- Three signposted loop trails, the Blue, Yellow and Red Trails, run around the falls.
- Red deer are often seen and heard in the area.
- The 8 km route to the summit via the Old Kenmare Road takes about 3 hours there and back.
Best time to visit
- Easy access and nearby car parks make it popular with walkers and tour bus groups, so expect other visitors on the paths.
Know before you go
- Open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
- The small car park at Torc Waterfall is kept for visitors with limited mobility or access difficulties.
- Contact the site at Kenmare Road, Killarney, or by phone on +35315393620.
How to get there
- ParkingThe car park lies just off the N71 road.
- On footA 200-metre walk from the car park leads to the falls.
- CarThe falls are about 7 km from Killarney in County Kerry.
- CarThe falls are 2.5 km from the gates of Muckross House.
Accessibility
- Toilets Toilets are a short walk from the lower car park.
Shorts
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Interesting facts1
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Torc Waterfall is one of the historic sites in Killarney National Park.
Killarney - National Parks of Ireland
Sources: Torc Waterfall - Wikipedia · Killarney - National Parks of Ireland · About us - Killarney National Park - National P… · About us - Killarney National Park - National P… · Torc Waterfall - Wikipedia · checked 20 Oct 2026
- Website
- nationalparks.ie/killarney/
- Phone
- +35315393620
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
How long does a visit to Torc Waterfall take?
The walk from the car park to the falls is 200 metres. The stone path to the top climbs about 55 metres in around 30 minutes. The 8 km summit route takes about 3 hours there and back.
Where is Torc Waterfall?
It lies in County Kerry, at the foot of Torc Mountain inside Killarney National Park. It is a popular stop on the Ring of Kerry tour.
What are the opening hours of Torc Waterfall?
It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
How do I get to Torc Waterfall by car?
Park in the car park just off the N71 road. From there, a 200-metre walk leads to the falls.
Is Torc Waterfall accessible for visitors with limited mobility?
A small car park is kept for visitors with limited mobility or access difficulties. Step-free access to the falls is unknown: the walk from the car park is uphill.
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