BROADLEAS
STONE CIRCLE
BROADLEAS
STONE
CIRCLE
POCKET IRELAND › Place Guides › Broadleas Stone Circle
Nestled atop a gentle, elevated mound in the verdant landscape of County Kildare, Broadleas Stone Circle - often referred to locally as the Piper's Stones - dates back to the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age.
Ancient Architecture
The circle spans an impressive 30 metres in diameter. While it originally contained upwards of 40 granite boulders, roughly 30 stones remain visible today depending on the season and the surrounding overgrowth.
Sacred Flora
The site is heavily intertwined with Celtic mythology, shaded by native ash, hawthorn, and holly trees. Most remarkably, a resilient holly tree has taken root directly inside one of the massive boulders, splitting the ancient stone entirely in two.
Access
Early mornings or late afternoons in autumn cast long, dramatic shadows across the stones, creating the perfect light for photography. As the monument sits in a private pasture, visitors are politely asked to ensure the farm gate is securely closed behind them to protect the grazing sheep. (When I went, I actually had to climb over the gate as it was locked - so bear this in mind before travelling there!)
General Information
Location
Broadleas Commons, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible; the site is located within an uneven, grassy agricultural field with no paved pathways and I had to climb over a gate to enter.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours.
Entry
FREE
Parking
No car park, but you can find a spot along the road easy enough.
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