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Drombeg Stone Circle
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Beyond the Horizon
February 24, 2023
Hiking
The Drombeg Stone Circle consists of 17 stones arranged in a circle. It was probably built in the Bronze Age and was an important place for the rituals and celebrations of the time. The place is surrounded by picturesque countryside, which offers a breathtaking backdrop for hikes and walks.
There are several hiking trails in the area leading to Drombeg Stone Circle. The trails are generally easy to moderately difficult and offer many opportunities to explore the surrounding landscape. Along the trails you can also discover other historical sites such as old churches and graves.
There are several hiking trails in the area leading to Drombeg Stone Circle. The trails are generally easy to moderately difficult and offer many opportunities to explore the surrounding landscape. Along the trails you can also discover other historical sites such as old churches and graves.
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Willem VS
May 5, 2026
Cycling
Drombeg Stone Circle is one of Ireland's most impressive and visited megalithic sites, and it lies perfectly on your route through West Cork. It is a Bronze Age stone circle approximately 9.3 metres in diameter, originally comprising 17 stones, of which 13 still stand today. The site is particularly known for its axial orientation: the line between the two portal stones and the low recumbent stone points exactly to the setting sun during the winter solstice.
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Patrick
October 8, 2020
Hiking
Well worth a detour if touring about. It's a nice walk from the village and a loop on quieter roads can be made.It's about 4.5km from the village taking the longer coastal route.
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