beaghmore stone circles

885DS

This site is worth a visit, you can get a real feel of the ancient history. It's raw and natural. It's hasn't been spoilt by over commercialism either so you can go there to have your own unique experience. It's brilliant that history has been preserved like this.

600jayneg

Beaghmore is quite a special place but if you are expecting the giant monoliths of Stonehenge you will find this somewhat less overwhelming. On a cold windy day, it seems like the coldest, most windy place on the planet and very 'atmospheric'. On a bright sunny day you can really enjoy the peace,calm and beautiful wild countryside. That stretch of bog land with the soft contours of the Sperrins in the background is quietly stunning. Whilst you are in that area, I'd recommend the Glenelly Valley and Gortin Forest Park. It's a great shame that the History Park is no longer in existence but if you favour the history buzz then try to take in Lissan House just outside Cookstown and the Ulster American Folk Park on the outskirts of Omagh.

Ashley01010101

There were easy sign posts to it as I got to the location outside of Cookstown. It's situated in a lovely area with great views of the landscape. I enjoyed my time there.Situated: From Cookstown take the A505 West until you see a brown right turn sign-posted Beaghmore stone circles. It's about 2.5 miles down the road to it -- it has a little parking area for you to turn into.

agneseire

Visited here with my mum, we had a lovely time, it is well maintained and very peaceful. Although the hedge near the road sign is quite over grown so if you didn't know where you were going you could miss it! Beautiful views over the countryside and the birdsong is just amazing!

Moke09

On a good day--weather wise this is a great spot. BUT if it is windy get yourself well covered up as it is on the side of the Sperrins and so cold. A fab place for children. They can run wild and enjoy the freedom. A picnic is also a good idea even if you have to dine in the car!!!

RitaE929

Being here felt as if you'd gone back in time. It was desolate and lovely all at the same time. A terrible beauty. Adults and kids loved it.

Qtpie78

We almost missed the turning as it comes upon you suddenly and is quite a small sign. However we were glad we found it and walked around discussing what the surrounding countryside would have looked like back then, the alter-like formations and their uses. Interesting visit.

small_fish_big_ocean

A lovely peaceful place to visit for an afternoon to get away from it all. Had a nice picnic here, with only a few other tourists stopping by now and again. Hidden gem.

NPI338

Like so many places in Northern Ireland we were the only visitors, While some might regard this as loads of old stones we had never seen anything quite like it. Seven small stone circles in close proximity and no one will ever really know why they were there!

Eirinn-go-Braugh

One of the three subjects I photograph when in Ireland and Scotland are megalithic sites, and these stone circles are a perfect example. The area is well kept, and is a very peaceful and beautiful spot out in the Irish countryside. I had perfect weather during my visit, and came away with some excellent photos. Suggestion for anyone with a like interest; the website http://www.megalithicireland.com/ is an invaluable tool for finding these types of sites. There are hundreds of them scattered throughout the island.

Foolsheart

Stone circles, stone rows and cairns along with the barren landscape all add to the majesty of this place. I visited in March on a cold frosty but sunny day and it took my breath away.

ReneV868

The Beaghmore stonecircles are worth a visit. The size of the stones is certainly not impressive since the stones are smaller then 1 meter. What makes this site impressive is the amount of stones and the extend of the area. The whole area was once covered with a layer of peat. When the peat was removed the stonecircles appeared. Currently 7 stonecircles have been cleared, but many more are expected to be stil coverd in peat. The terrain is flat enough for a electric wheelchair/scooter to be used here.

lip578

The location and the circles give one an eerie feeling when walking through them. I was surprises that the entrance to these magnificent stone was free

janeyShropshire

we only visited here because by mistake really as we were on our way home from Wellbrook Beetling Mill ... so glad we stopped! What an amazingly peaceful place this is - fascinating that the stones are from the Bronze age. We were there on our own, and the silence was incredible - a rare moment of calm away from people and traffic - views of the surrounding area are super - there are a couple of information boards to tell you about the stones - this place is not obvious, and you need to look for it on a map, but the atmosphere and sense of history that you feel when there is worth the effort

BandA2013

This was our second trip to the stone circles. It is amazing to think of how old these places are. We have nothing like this in the US.