Mahon Falls
Mahon Falls is one of the most striking natural spots in the Comeragh Mountains, a broad cascade tumbling down a sheer, glacier-carved corrie in a landscape that feels far wilder than its relatively short distance from Waterford city would suggest. The falls drop into a dramatic amphitheatre of rock, and a well-marked looped trail leads walkers up from the small car park at the base, following the Mahon River through boggy moorland and heather up toward the base of the falls and, for the more energetic, onward onto the Comeragh plateau above. It's a spot valued by hillwalkers year-round but especially striking after heavy rain, when the falls run full and loud, and the Comeraghs' quiet, undeveloped character makes it feel remote despite being an easy day trip. There's little in the way of visitor infrastructure — no cafés or ticket booths — which is very much the point: this is a place for a proper walk in genuine upland scenery rather than a packaged attraction.
Mahon Falls FAQs
No, Mahon Falls is a free, open-access natural site with no admission charge.
The walk from the car park to the base of the falls is short, generally 20-30 minutes round trip, though longer looped routes continue onto the Comeragh plateau.
The lower section to view the falls is generally manageable for families, but the upland terrain can be boggy and exposed, so care is needed with young children.
Yes, there's a small car park at the base of the walk, though it can fill up on busy weekends.
Sturdy waterproof footwear and weatherproof clothing are recommended, as the Comeragh uplands are exposed and can be wet underfoot even in summer.
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