버렌‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪15‬개의 천연기념물

Druid’s Circle, Clermont Estate: this small oval stone circle above the Flurry River, marked as both “Standing Stone” and “Druids Circle” on old maps, was likely uncovered in 1840 by Lord Clermont. Though some believe it’s prehistoric, others argue it may be 19th-century landscaping. Its irregular layout and re-set stones cast doubt on its authenticity. Still, it’s a scenic and mysterious woodland stop.

Long Woman's Grave 주차장은 완만한 오르막길 정상에 위치해 있어, 구릉진 풍경을 감상하기에 완벽한 장소입니다. 북쪽에서 오든 남쪽에서 오든, 도로는 매 커브마다 새로운 파노라마를 보여주는 다채로운 지형을 통과합니다. 기념비에서 "Long Woman"의 이야기를 읽으며 잠시 멈춰 서는 것도 좋습니다. 이 신비로운 분위기가 주변 환경과 완벽하게 어우러집니다. 올라가는 길에는 통행량이 거의 없어 자연과 커브에서의 나만의 주행 라인에 온전히 집중할 수 있습니다. 상쾌한 바람과 젖은 풀 냄새는 오르막길에 특별함을 더해줍니다. 하지만 도로 상태가 항상 좋은 것은 아니니, 특히 비가 온 뒤에는 일부 구간에서 주의가 필요합니다. 정상에 도착하면 작은 휴식 공간이 있어 숨을 고르고 다음 구간을 위해 에너지를 보충하기에 좋습니다. 새로운 활력을 얻어 다시 출발하기 전 잠시 쉬어가기에 완벽한 지점입니다.

In the middle of the forest, you suddenly find yourself standing in front of a bizarre stone creature - the "witch". She looks as if she has just risen from the mossy ground, with a mischievous smile and deep, expressive wrinkles on her face. This artfully designed stone is one of those unexpected encounters that transform the forest into a small adventure land. When you explore this magical place surrounded by old trees and whispering leaves, it almost seems as if the witch is greeting you with a wink. Here you can linger for a moment, enjoy the silence and let your imagination run wild - who knows what stories this forest still has to tell?

The hike to the Cloghmór Stone feels like a journey through time. Over 10,000 years ago, the ice brought this massive granite block from Scotland here, and now, weighing an estimated 50 tons, it towers majestically over the landscape. But it's not just the geology that's fascinating - according to legend, it was the giant Finn McCool who threw this enormous stone over Carlingford Lough. To be honest, the legend is a much more exciting explanation, isn't it? Once you've reached the top, you'll not only be greeted by the imposing boulder, but also by a fantastic view of Carlingford Lough and the surrounding hills. It's the perfect place to pause for a moment, take in the vastness and enjoy the peace that this place exudes.

Hidden in Ravensdale Forest, off the main paths, you come across a mystical stone circle that raises questions: Was it the Druids who held their mysterious rituals here, or was it the eccentric 19th century landowner who wanted to immortalize himself with this project? Nobody knows for sure, and that makes this place all the more fascinating. The eight stones, arranged in an oval, seem like silent witnesses to a time long gone. On the maps, the circle is referred to as both the 'Standing Stone' and the 'Druids Circle', and you immediately sense that this place exudes a special aura. The stone circle is just a short climb from the Flurry River, in the middle of the old Lord Clermont Estate. Up here, in the shade of the trees, it feels like you have entered another world. The stones, covered in moss, invite you to pause and enjoy the tranquility of the forest.

Here it is worth climbing the mountain

Wikipedia (Slieve Foy (Irish: Sliabh Feá), 2023-12-02): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slieve_Foy Wikipedia (Lists of mountains in Ireland, 2023-12-02): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_mountains_in_Ireland MountainViews.ie (Slieve Foye, 2023-12-02): https://mountainviews.ie/summit/298/ TheIrishRoadtrip (“A Guide To The Slieve Foye Loop: Trail, Parking + Handy Info”, 2023-12-02): https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/slieve-foye-loop/

A beautiful round stone, there is a legend about it but unfortunately we could not find out