Lough Gur

Lough Gur is an Irish lake in County Limerick. Recognizable by its horseshoe shape, it’s just a stone’s throw from the village of Bruff and Knockadoon Hill. One of its special features is the number of archaeological sites that stretch around the lake.

Visit Lough Gur

A lake and megaliths

The lake at Lough Gur is rather peaceful, and it’s not uncommon to come across a few fishermen fishing for pike.

This peaceful spot is perfect for a stroll, a picnic or a siesta! Nature is beautiful and unspoilt, and time flows slowly and charmingly.

To the north of the lake is a Visitor Centre, as well as a small museum presenting the lake and its archaeological remains. A number of water sports are available on site. But beware: the area is rather crowded, especially on Sundays.

But above all, the lake boasts one of the largest cromlechs in the country: Grange Stone. With a diameter of 45 metres, it comprises 113 menhirs, all arranged in a circle. The area is magnificent and well worth a visit, especially as it’s free! Don’t miss the lake’s 3 crannogs (artificial islands) and 2 huts built during the Christianization of Ireland.

But there are also other, more recent constructions, such as the ruins of an ancient Christian church, as well as the ruins of Black Castle, an Anglo-Norman castle that you can admire along your walk.