Lough Gur, Limerick

Lough Gur

I haven't been cycling much these past few weeks so we took a trip down to Limerick to see the Stone Circle at Grange, near Lough Gur. It's the largest Stone Circle in Ireland, very picturesque.

Nearby was a smaller Stone Circle and a Standing Stone and further along the lakeside a medieval Church ruin.

A beautiful Wedge Tomb was just a short distance away and close to that were a couple of 7th Century Stone Hill Forts (Cashels) with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

We didn't have time to visit the nearby Interpretive Centre. The countryside here is one huge vista of beautiful scenery dominated by the lake and lush grass and the many exposed rocky "bluffs" surrounding the area.

There's a wealth of sites of archaeological and historical interest to visit around the lake.

Lough Gur is well worth taking the time to visit if you're ever in this area.