You’d never thought this
waterfall was that big looking at pictures of it but once you saw it you’d knew
the majestic beauty of Torc Waterfall. In Irish language it is called “Easach
Toirc”. The Torc waterfall is situated at the base of Torc Mountain, about 7
miles from Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. The Torc waterfall is one of the
landmarks on the motor entrance to Muckross House and can be accessed from a
car park on the N71 better known as the Killarney Kenmare road. The Torc Waterfall is a nice stopping point
on the N71 as you drive through Killarney National Park. The walk from the car
park is not very far, it'll take three mins tops.
You’ll see that red deer are
frequently seen and heard in the area. Due to easy access and parking make the
site popular with walkers and tour bus groups who often visit as part of the
Ring of Kerry tour. A public hiking trail stretches from the waterfall to the
top of Torc Mountain. The Torc Waterfall is best seen after heavy rains when it
offers scenic woodland views. The Torc Waterfall is most popular tourist
attractions in Ireland, especially busiest place in summer. If you’d like to
have better view of lakes then push yourself a little ahead and climb the
hundred steps to the left of the waterfall to get some magnificent view of the
lakes. The Torc waterfall is approximately 70 to 80 feet high and the
Owengarriff River which feeds it rises in “The Devil’s Punchbowl” on nearby
Mangerton Mountain. Torc Waterfall is so much gorgeous than it appears, and
default place for outstanding photography.
In reality the waterfall offers
great view, easy accessible options for visitors to discover the true beauty of
nature in Ireland. Torc Waterfall is one of Killarney's most famous natural
tourist attractions and a traditional stopping point for many tourists, as
waterfall is cascading from the misty heights of Torc mountain, and for sure
this majestic waterfall is not to be missed.
Torc Waterfall Killarney from Vacation Killarney on Vimeo.
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