Altar Wedge Tomb

A Journey Into The Mystical Past - Truly Fascinating!

I've been residing in Dublin for more than a decade now and the charm of Ireland's historical sites never seems to fade. Recently, my curiosity led me to the Altar Wedge Tomb located in Toormore. This...

Cool Quick Stop

Can’t miss this stop with an easy pullout. Love these old monuments that have been preserved for all to appreciate. Nice vistas overlooking the rocks with quite a few wildflowers in bloom. Nicely done...

Unexpected roadside historical wedge tomb

As we drove to Mizen Head, we saw a sign for a “vista” on the side of the road. Just wanting to see the crashing waves against the shore we stopped. At this stop was a 4,000 year old wedge tomb. With...

true west cork setting

Impressive setting. Lots of coastal nooks and crannies. A great stop to bring a picnic with you (if you don't mind sitting on the ground/rocks).

With a pit stop!

Literally just off the main road between Schull and Mizen Head, it’s worth stopping for 10 minutes to look at the tomb and the view of the harbour.