A breathtaking Bronze Age five-stone circle with a monumental 3m outlier, set on a hillock between two lakes with a waterfall tumbling in the distance — one of Ireland's most atmospheric megalithic sites, hidden deep in the Beara Peninsula.
Five tangentially placed stones form a tight circle about 2.5m in diameter, with two portal stones, two side stones and a recumbent axial stone. A massive outlier over 3m tall stands just 0.5m from the circle, dominating the monument. The stones are covered in lichen, giving them a deep sense of age.
The circle sits on a small knoll between Lough Cloonee Upper and Lough Inchiquin, with a natural amphitheatre of volcanic mountains as backdrop. The waterfall at Gleninchaquin Park cascades in the distance. Turn around on the path up to see views north towards the Iveragh Peninsula.
The stone circle is part of a broader prehistoric landscape. The farmer has signposted a fulacht fiadh (burnt mound), standing stones, a famine house and other features further up the hillside. A second smaller stone circle, Uragh West, lies hidden in the nearby woodland.
The approach along narrow, winding roads from Kenmare is an experience in itself — tight blind bends, stone-walled boreens and glimpses of the rugged Beara coastline build anticipation before you arrive at this hidden spot.
Just a short drive away, this privately-owned park offers looped walks with stunning mountain and lake views. Entry is €7 cash. A great way to extend your day on the Beara Peninsula after visiting the stone circle.
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