Kanturk Hillwalkers and Mountain Climbers | Blog

On Sunday 26/11 the club set out for Killarney leaving town at 08.30 we headed for the car park out the Muckross road just after Torc waterfall. Our route today was up by Torc waterfall and up through Muckross wood on then onto the old Kenmare road. With the Owengarriffe river to our right we ascended the steps which would lead us past the iconic Torc waterfall which is between 70 to 80 feet in height. The Owengarriffe river rises in the Devils Punchbowl. We continued past the waterfall. Looking back through the trees the lakes were visible as well as Muckross. Reaching the old Kenmare road we followed it past the Torc summit path to our right and with a snow covered Mangerton to our left we continued for a few kilometers along the Kerry Way. We were fortunate to spot some red deer on route. These native animals blend in with the habitat. We were informed by a knowledgeable member that these were the female of the species.He had his way of knowing. After some time it was decid...

On Sunday 12 November the club walk was the Claragh Loop. At 14.00 we left town and headed to Millstreet which sits at the junction where the Boggeragh and Derrynasaggart mountains meet. Parking up beyond the Grotto we walked back to a bohereen that turns right into the hill. We then turned to our right off this up through Mount Leader wood. Following a well defined path and markers we made our way through forest and then on to open boggy ground, gaining height as we went. The talking tapered off  as we ascended. The views opened up  Ballydaly, Rathmore, Millstreet, Cullen could be plainly seen on what was a beautiful winters day, excellent weather for hill walking. Finally we reached the summit (452) from here it is said nine churches can be seen, also the Lakes of Killarney and Brandon. We rested here for awhile, before heading on toward the trig point and following the markers down the side of the mountain where after some time came to a track which ran beside the rui...