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Torc Mountain

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About this place

Torc Mountain (Irish: Sliabh Torc, meaning 'mountain of wild boar'), at 535 metres (1,755 ft), 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 (using railway sleepers) 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.

Visitor Information

Elevation
535 m

Getting There & Parking

Torc Mountain is located in County Kerry, roughly 9 km (10 min drive) from Killarney and 341 km (5h) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 889 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Torc Mountain W Top (0.6 km away).

Killarney9 km
~10 min drive
Cork93 km
~1h 20m drive
Dublin341 km
~5h drive
Nearest car park Free

889 m from landmark

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Torc Mountain Hike, Killarney, Ireland (4K)

Torc Mountain Hike, Killarney, Ireland (4K)

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Torc Mountain: the best hike in Killarney National Park, Ireland!

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Soaring Over Ireland l Torc Waterfall Walk Trail l Killarney National Park Co. Kerry Ireland 4K

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