Mahon Falls
A waterfall with a drop of about 80 meters in the Comeragh Mountains, reached by a short trail, with the famous “Magic Road” nearby.
Mahon Falls lies in a glacial valley on the southern slopes of the Comeragh Mountains. The Mahon River plunges about 80 meters over a sandstone cliff. From the car park, a riverside trail takes about 20 minutes to reach the foot of the falls. The walk crosses open upland bog and sheep pasture, and looking back you can see the Copper Coast and the sea. On the road to the car park is the famous “Magic Road,” an optical illusion that makes cars appear to roll uphill. It suits a half-day nature walk. You need a car, and it is about 40 km from Waterford.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Coumshingaun Lough
- Waterford Greenway
- Dungarvan Castle & Harbour
- Curraghmore House
- Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark
- Mount Congreve Gardens
- Ardmore
- Lismore Castle Gardens