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Drombeg Stone Circle. - panoramio📷 Jane White, CC BY-SA 3.0

Drombeg Stone Circle

Glandore, Ireland

History

A stone circle, built of 17 stones of which 13 survive, on a terrace above the sea near Glandore, aligned on the midwinter sunset. Entry is free; the lane off the R597 is narrow and the car park small, so larger vans should take care.

Nearest town
Glandore, Ireland
Category
History & culture
GPS
51.5645, -9.0870

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

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West Cork: Kinsale to Mizen Head

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Nearby

Across Lough Hyne - geograph.org.uk - 4959636© Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0
Nature

Lough Hyne

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Baltimore Beacon - geograph.org.uk - 7672410© Colin Park · CC BY-SA 2.0
Views

Baltimore Beacon

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History

Kinsale

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Charles Fort from James Fort, Kinsale, Co. Cork.© The Speckled Bird · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

Charles Fort

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Campsites nearby

  • The MeadowCampsite
    1 km from Drombeg Stone Circle · 19 pitches
    TentsCaravansWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hideaway Camping & Caravan ParkCampsite
    12 km from Drombeg Stone Circle · 60 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mountain Forge EscapeCampsite
    13 km from Drombeg Stone Circle · 16 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Desert House Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite
    16 km from Drombeg Stone Circle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Top of the rock Camping, Pod park and walking CentreCampsite
    17 km from Drombeg Stone Circle · 3 pitches
    TentsMotorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sextons Caravan and Camping ParkCampsite
    21 km from Drombeg Stone Circle
    Wi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Drombeg Stone Circle?

Drombeg Stone Circle is in Glandore, Ireland, at GPS 51.5645, -9.0870. It is about 13 km from Skibbereen.

Can you camp near Drombeg Stone Circle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is The Meadow, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Drombeg Stone Circle?

Drombeg Stone Circle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: West Cork: Kinsale to Mizen Head.

What is there to see near Drombeg Stone Circle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lough Hyne (16 km), Baltimore Beacon (23 km), Kinsale (42 km) and Charles Fort (43 km).

When is the best time to visit Drombeg Stone Circle?

The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)