Better known as i’le de la Torche Passage grave, logged here as Beg an Dorchenn(?)
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Looking down from the dolmen across the sheltered bay rich in shellfish
Hard not to believe the natural rock feature did not have some connection with the monument and its location on the cliff top
Beautiful setting at the end of a short peninsula overlooking the ocean
Very pleasant walk between the two cairns on a well defined path
Very much worth the effort of getting up here, you really do get a ‘top of the world’ experience
It took about 3 1/2 hours to walk up to the two cairns and back from the forest centre car park. There is a place to park much nearer the summit, however, having been in the van for 2 days I was looking to stretch my legs and opted for the walk up
Looking back up at the tomb, the partially covered mound provides a feel for what the site must have looked like when in use
Why wouldn’t you want to be laid to rest here, I didn’t want to leave and I’m yet to be called.
Easy access although the relatively narrow road made me wish I’d left my van on the main road, only a few yards away
Although close to other farm buildings this site retains its character and in a stunning location
The site is so closed in that it is difficult to photo the true beauty of this magnificent tomb
Not sure whether its right or wrong, regardless, visitors throw there rock onto the cap stone and make their wishes
The top stone is of course the star, delicately balanced and covered with visitors wishes
This portal tomb is very well looked after on the edge of the golf course. Good, well maintained footpaths from the hotel with clear signage making it easy to visit
I wasn’t really expecting this delight just a few yards from the dolmen, in the end found it the more interesting of the two sites although easy to see why the dolmen is the star with its huge capstone
As already mentioned, can be overlooked in one’s eagerness to get to the dolmen, however, a very worthy site in its own right
Each stone had a beauty all of its own, each stone warranted individual scrutiny, not sure why, however, I picked this one
I sometimes find these trees offensive, however, today I made a simple wish and that is that I should have the pleasure to return here in the near future
What an incredible sight that greets you as you leave the overgrown tunnel that leads to the stones, instantly one of the most favourite sites I have had the pleasure to visit
I have been wanting to visit here for a long time and ‘ryaner’ recent photo’s just pushed me over the edge!
The complex is spread out over a wide area and difficult to take it all in at once
Although clearly a well known and well maintained site there was only one other visitor on the day I was there and they moved on very quickly leaving me to wander the whole complex undisturbed.
Easily accessible, although slightly off the beaten track, however, no visitors on the day of my visit making for a very peaceful place to linger and enjoy
Beautiful outer kerb slowly being taken over, at what point do you cut it back?
Although a jumble of a site it is simply beautiful. Wonderful setting in a forest clearance, quiet, peaceful and pure joy
