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● RECORDED ROUTE

Torc Mountain
Cardiac Steps.

A steep Killarney circuit climbing through the Cardiac Steps before crossing Torc’s mountain ground and returning to the original trailhead.

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Recorded route with mapped return
672 original track points · 37 mapped path points close the loop

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INTERACTIVE TERRAIN · ACTUAL GPX TRACK
DISTANCE11.47km completed loop
RECORDED TIME3:59hours
ASCENT682m recorded
GRADEHardsteep sustained climb

PLAN THE GROUND

Start well. Turn back early.

Recorded-track information for planning. This is not confirmation of parking, access or safe passage on the day.

RECORDED START

Recorded start and finish

52.00452, -9.52835From the supplied track

This coordinate is taken from the supplied recording. Confirm current parking and access arrangements, obey local signs and never obstruct gates, residents or emergency access.

Use appropriate parking and never block gates, homes, narrow roads or emergency access.
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HAZARDS & OPTIONS

Know the commitment.

  • The Cardiac Steps are steep and sustained, with slippery rock in wet weather.
  • Torc’s upper ground is exposed to wind, cloud and rapid weather changes.
  • Wet slabs, roots and stone steps demand care on both ascent and descent.
  • The final 1.043 km return was reconstructed along a mapped pedestrian path because the original recording stopped early.
Conservative retreat guidance

On the Cardiac Steps, the conservative retreat is down the known approach before committing to higher ground. Once beyond the climb, use the established trail network and do not shortcut through woodland or steep ground.

No line shown here should be treated as a guaranteed emergency escape route.

RECORDED ELEVATION

From 46 m to 524 m.

The profile follows the original activity and the short mapped walking-path return used to close the recording at its trailhead.

524 m46 m
0 km682 m ascent · 682 m descent11.47 km

THE LINE

A hard way onto Torc.

The route begins on the western side of Torc, tackles the steep Cardiac Steps and continues across higher mountain ground before descending through Killarney’s trail network. The original recording ended 962 metres from its start; the final 1.043 kilometres shown here follow a mapped pedestrian path to complete the intended circuit.

01Woodland approachA lower trail leads towards the base of the main climb.
02Cardiac StepsA steep, sustained ascent where wet rock needs care.
03Torc high groundThe route reaches a recorded 524 m.
04Trail returnDescent and mapped pedestrian path close the loop.

Route data note: the orange map line distinguishes no sections visually, so use the written provenance above when assessing the file.

BEFORE YOU GO

Steep steps and slippery ground.

Save energy for a careful descent.

The Cardiac Steps make this a demanding route despite Torc’s modest height. Wet rock, fatigue and fast-changing weather can materially change the day.

  1. Check conditionsAvoid committing to steep wet steps in unsuitable weather.
  2. Wear proper footwearGood grip matters on rock, roots and stone steps.
  3. Keep your marginTurn back before fatigue or weather makes the descent unsafe.
  4. Share your planLeave your route and expected return time with someone.
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In an emergency Call 112 or 999 and ask for Mountain Rescue.

The original GPX supplies 672 recorded points. A 1.043 km mapped pedestrian return closes the final gap to the recorded trailhead; this provenance is retained in the GeoJSON.