Uragh fairy stone circle is beautifully situated on a small hillock between lough Cloonee Upper and Lough Inchiquinn. The monument consists of a 5-stone circle with all the stones roughly the same height and tangentially placed. There are 2 portal stones, 2 side stones and the axial stone. This enormous monolith is at least 3 metres high and totally dominates the monument. It is set radially to the circle aligned along the NE-SW axis. The views from here are gorgeous as it is set against a back drop of mountains, lakes and waterfalls. The owner of the property asks for a donation for the upkeep of the site. The trail to the stone circle is a dirt/gravel one. The road to the stone circle is very narrow, pretty much 1 lane, so do be careful when driving to the site. We saw a couple of large buses squeezing down the road.

So utterly breathtaking! It’s what you think of when Ireland comes to mind. Exceedingly narrow single lane road for 2 miles to get there, but be patient. It is worth it. The sheep farmer tends this land very well, and is kind and friendly. Know that it’s a short but steep hike to the stone circle and you’ll want your wellies to keep your feet dry in spring and fall. If you have physically challenged or children needing to be carried it might be too much to achieve. Make sure to close the gate as you enter the park to keep the sheep in. Our favorite site in Kerry thus far!

What a wonderful find. It's a bit out of the way along a narrow windy road so typical of Ireland. Stunning view of the nearby lakes, waterfall and famine house.