Killarney Adventure Race, 27km Route, Stage 4, Torc Mountain 8.5k

  • Author: ActiveME
  • Created: May 5, 2013 10:00 pm
  • Updated: December 12, 2017 10:59 am
Location: Kerry
  • Distance Instructions
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  • Distance 13 km
  • Time 0 s
  • Speed 0.0 km/h
  • Min altitude 20 m
  • Peak 510 m
  • Climb 521 m
  • Descent 513 m

HELLY HANSEN KILLARNEY ADVENTURE RACE 2013

27 KM ROUTE

Stage 4 Torc Mountain Run / Walk

  • Start: Dundag Beach on the shores of the Lakes of Killarney
  • Finish: Torc Waterfall Transition
  • Distance: 8.5Km
  • Description: After the Kayak your mountain Run / Walk awaits. Starting by going under a 250 year old tunnel under the road, competitors will ascend to Torc Waterfall and follow forest tracks to the base of Torc Mountain. From here a mountain track leads to the panoramic views of Killarney national park
  • Terrain: Walking trail, stone steps, forest track, mountain track, railway sleepers.
  • Features: From the summit you have panoramic views across the entire Killarney National Park, the Lakes of Killarney and as far as Kenmare Bay.
  • Precautions: The ascent up the final 50m to the summit of Mangerton is a steep rock incline and competitors must follow the marked route.
  • Cut off point: Competitors who do not reach the base of Torc Mountain by 2.30pm will not be allowed to continue up to the summit.

To see the route, use our Map of Ireland and Sat Nav tools on our website and our GPS maps on our free ActiveME iPhone and Android App to find and follow the route.  Feel free to send us your photos and add you own star rating, comments or suggestions below.

HELLY HANSEN KILLARNEY ADVENTURE RACE 2013

27 KM ROUTE

Stage 4 Torc Mountain Run / Walk

  • Start: Dundag Beach on the shores of the Lakes of Killarney
  • Finish: Torc Waterfall Transition
  • Distance: 8.5Km
  • Description: After the Kayak your mountain Run / Walk awaits. Starting by going under a 250 year old tunnel under the road, competitors will ascend to Torc Waterfall and follow forest tracks to the base of Torc Mountain. From here a mountain track leads to the panoramic views of Killarney national park
  • Terrain: Walking trail, stone steps, forest track, mountain track, railway sleepers.
  • Features: From the summit you have panoramic views across the entire Killarney National Park, the Lakes of Killarney and as far as Kenmare Bay.
  • Precautions: The ascent up the final 50m to the summit of Mangerton is a steep rock incline and competitors must follow the marked route.
  • Cut off point: Competitors who do not reach the base of Torc Mountain by 2.30pm will not be allowed to continue up to the summit.

To see the route, use our Map of Ireland and Sat Nav tools on our website and our GPS maps on our free ActiveME iPhone and Android App to find and follow the route.  Feel free to send us your photos and add you own star rating, comments or suggestions below.