See the waterfall
The Owengarriff River drops about 20 m (66 ft) over boulder-strewn rock in a mossy, fern-draped gorge, a five-minute walk from the main car park. It is at its most thunderous after heavy rain.
Torc Waterfall
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About
Torc Waterfall is a 20-metre cascade in a mossy oakwood gorge at the foot of Torc Mountain, reached by a five-minute walk from the N71 car park — one of the most accessible spectacles in Killarney National Park.
Things to Do
Old Kenmare Road (Kerry Way)
A strenuous 7 km of boardwalk, stepping stones and uneven ground heads from the Upper Torc car park into the park's uplands towards Incheens; it forms part of the Kerry Way long-distance trail.
The Torc Waterfall walk
Short and long loop options run 5 km (about 1 hour 50 minutes) and 10 km (about 2.5 hours), sharing a steep, rough and rocky climb beyond the trailhead. Good shoes are essential when wet.
Steps to the viewpoint
Climb the steps beside the waterfall for wide views over Muckross House and Gardens and the Lakes of Killarney.
Dundag to Torc path
A mostly flat 2.5 km return path from Dundag Point ends near the waterfall, with views over Muckross Lake and open Torc fields where native red deer often graze.
Cycle or walk from Killarney
Surfaced park tracks make cycling or walking to the falls, via Muckross House and the lakeshore, a popular and mostly flat alternative to driving, with cycle parking at key sites.
Plan Your Visit
- Hours: Open year-round; Killarney National Park has 24-hour pedestrian access throughout the year. The on-site toilets have seasonal opening hours.
- Admission: Free — there is no admission charge for the waterfall and parking is also free.
- Parking: Free. A small car park sits off the N71 beside the lower falls, with a second car park across the road reached by a short forest trail — take great care crossing the road. In busy periods the small Torc car park is best left for visitors with limited mobility.
- Food: No café at the waterfall itself; the nearest are in Killarney town and, elsewhere in the park, Muckross House Garden Restaurant, the Ross Castle kiosk and Dinis Cottage tea room. Picnics are welcome, but BBQs and fires are not allowed.
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