Killarney National Park | 2-Day Hiking Itinerary

Day 1: Muckross Lake Loop (5 hours) 🌿 Pre-Park Stop: Before entering, check out the meadow near the gas station—often full of wild deer resting! 🦌 🏰 Muckross Abbey: A hauntingly beautiful monastic ruin with a 500-year-old yew tree in its courtyard. Surrounding gravestones mark resting places of Irish poets and chieftains (skip if uncomfortable). Explore hidden chambers and interconnected rooms—took us 30 mins to wander fully! Day 2: Torc Mountain Hike (3-5 hours) 📍 Start at Torc Waterfall Car Park (toilets available). 5-min walk to the thundering waterfall → then ascend Torc Mountain (2-3 hrs up). Summit reward: Panoramic views of all Killarney’s lakes! Easy-moderate trail—beginner-friendly. 🔥 Ambitious 1-Day Challenge? Hike Torc Mountain first. At the base, turn right at the fork to connect to the lakeside trail. Loop back (~6-7 hrs total). Confirm with locals/maps! Tips ✅ Wear waterproof boots—trails can be muddy. ✅ Pack snacks + water (no shops en route). ✅ Deer are most active at dawn/dusk. #IrelandTravel #Killarney #NationalPark #Hiking #WeekendAdventure