Devil's Punch Bowl track up Mangerton Mountain: route map, distance and time
838 m · Shehy Mountains · OS grid V980807
Mangerton Mountain is an 838 m flat-topped hill south of Killarney, best known for the Devil's Punch Bowl lake below its summit.
A clear track climbs to the Devil's Punch Bowl lake, then a steeper path leads up beside it onto the boggy summit plateau.
Devil's Punch Bowl track at a glance
| Distance | 10.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 817 m |
| Time up | 3h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 20m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Road end south of Muckross |
| Summit grid reference | V980807 |
Devil's Punch Bowl track map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long the Devil's Punch Bowl track takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 45m | 4h 25m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 20m | 5h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 10m | 6h 40m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 08:08, sunset 18:38. Start by 12:18 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 08:09, sunset 18:36. Start by 12:16 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Mangerton Mountain summit weather for this route
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About Mangerton Mountain
Mangerton Mountain is an 838 m flat-topped hill south of Killarney, best known for the Devil's Punch Bowl lake below its summit. More about Mangerton Mountain, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Hewitt, Marilyn, Arderin, Vandeleur-Lynam.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Mangerton North Top (784 m), 1.2 km north
- Mangerton South Top (648 m), 1.7 km south-west
- Dromderalough (653 m), 2.6 km south-west
- Stoompa (706 m), 2.8 km north-east
Challenges that include Mangerton Mountain
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location, what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Devil's Punch Bowl track: questions and answers
How far is the Devil's Punch Bowl track?
The Devil's Punch Bowl track is 10.0 km one way to the summit of Mangerton Mountain, with 817 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 20.0 km.
How long does the Devil's Punch Bowl track take?
About 3h 20m to the summit of Mangerton Mountain and 5h 20m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 6h 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for the Devil's Punch Bowl track?
The Devil's Punch Bowl track starts from Road end south of Muckross.
Is the Devil's Punch Bowl track suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start the Devil's Punch Bowl track today?
By 12:18 at the latest. Sunset on Mangerton Mountain today is 18:38, The Devil's Punch Bowl track takes about 5h 20m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for the Devil's Punch Bowl track?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).