Cleggan Court Tomb

Access is via Cleggan Farm Holiday Homes. Look for a large gate at the end of their driveway with a stile to the left. Follow the trail past a horse and the next gate, then turn hard left and follow the stone wall to reach the tomb.

Parking is exclusively for guests of Cleggan Farm Holiday Homes. Visitors not staying at the holiday homes need to be careful about where they park.

The recommended approach involves using the stile at Cleggan Farm Holiday Homes, following the trail past a horse, and then taking the stone wall path directly to the tomb.

No ticket is required to visit Cleggan Court Tomb, as it is an outdoor historical site. Access is subject to the parking arrangements at Cleggan Farm Holiday Homes.

As an ancient monument in an open landscape, Cleggan Court Tomb does not have set opening hours and can be visited during daylight.

You'll find a majestic 4500-year-old court tomb, described as looking like a 'stone star destroyer,' situated dramatically near the edge of Connemara's cliffs.

While historically interesting, the proximity to the cliff edge requires extreme caution with children. Ensure constant supervision.

The visit itself is relatively short, as the monument is small. The time taken will depend on your walk from the parking area and how long you spend enjoying the views.

The path involves a stile and a walk along a stone wall. The area around the tomb is on the cliffs, so be mindful of uneven ground and the drop.

The tomb's unique 'star destroyer' shape and its dramatic cliffside location offer fantastic photographic potential, especially with the Atlantic as a backdrop.

Daytime offers the best natural light for capturing the tomb and the surrounding coastal scenery. Golden hour might offer dramatic lighting if accessible.