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1. Knap Hill
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Swinside Stone Circle
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 128MaggieL - Callao, United States
This marvelous neolithic stone circle lies in a field on moorland near the Duddon Valley To reach it you take a minor road off the A595, signed Broadgate, about 2 miles from the Duddon Bridge. The track to Swinside is private, so you have to walk. You can park at Crag Hall in the farm's courtyard. The parking space is limited, but fortunately, there were no other visiting cars on the day my fiance and I explored the circle. We then walked about 2 miles to the circle. Our walk included crossing a stream. There are rough "stepping stones," but they're round on top and presented me with a bit of a challenge. (On the way back, I simply waded across because I was afraid of slipping off the stones. I decided that getting wet was better than getting a broken ankle.) We then crossed a couple of fields, squeezed through a narrow stone stile, and turned right onto a road that leads to a rough stony track. The track eventually led us to the circle on top of the fell moorland, immediately below Swinside Farm.The circle lies in a cow field. You can see it easily from the track, but public access is to the field easy and the field's gate is not locked. There's a superb view of the entire circle from Raven Crag, which overlooks it..We were thrilled discover this little-visited neolithic gem. On the way down, you get a great view of the Duddon estuary near Millom.
3. Sacred Stones Willow Row Barrow
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Willow Row Barrow is a hand-crafted monument providing a haven of peace and calm. Echoing what they meant to our ancient ancestors, Willow Row is a secular monument for the safe storage of cremation ashes, a unique venue for commemorative events and funerals. The barrow also provides a venue for education, intimate performance, and peaceful contemplation.
4. History Hunt - SALISBURY
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Salisbury History Hunt is an interactive treasure trail, just £5 from the city's Information Centre or website’s Web App, requiring the Hunters to solve a series of clues centred on some of the city's historical events and locations. If they solve them all and gain the Password they will earn a little Treasure from one of our local Treasure Partners (pub/café/shop). Trail time: 1-2 hours. Trail difficulty: challenging (Ages 12+ / Family groups). Happy Hunting!
5. Tintagel Castle
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4.5 based on 4,358 reviews
This brooding 13th-century castle sits on the rugged and spectacular Atlantic coast in Cornwall, which recalls the myth and mystery associated with King Arthur and Merlin the magician. New exhibition explores the stories linking Tintagel to King Arthur which includes a 3D model of the site illustrating how it has changed over the centuries. Dog friendly and child friendly, this is a great day out for all the family.
Reviewed By E7915GUianc - Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Excellent trip to the castle, im petrified of heights and still managed to get to the top, king Arthur is up on the highest of hills and the views from up there are breath taking... it is well worth a visit... excellent fun for ALL the family
6. Wansdyke
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
A long ditch and bank, presumed to have been built between 778-825AD, is about 12 miles long and provides hikers with spectacular views of important British archaeology from the tops of Martinsell Hill, Knap Hill, The Tan Hill Way and many other sites of ancient hill forts.
7. Merry Maidens
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4.5 based on 208 reviews
One of England's best-preserved and complete ancient stone circles consisting of 19 granite stones that form a perfect circle nearly 78 feet in diameter.
Reviewed By SClond - London, United Kingdom
We saw the merry maidens from the upper deck of a bus thanks to a tip off from a local after we had been excited by an earlier view of a single standing stone on the same A1 bus route. The bus waited there quite a long time and we realised it was because the bus driver had stopped to pop out and. take photos of the maidens. The local said he had been using the bus for 30 years but had never seen a driver stop to take pictures before.
8. Hob Hurst's House
9. Avebury Stone Circle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,291 reviews
This mysterious stone circle is thought to have been constructed in Neolithic times between 2500 to 2000 BC by The Beaker people, who might have played a major role in the formation of another eerie ancient site at Stonehenge.
Reviewed By F5904TEianm - Ashbourne, United Kingdom
In many ways more impressive than Stonehenge, and such a lot to see. It's great to get up close and walk amongst and indeed touch the stones, also a beautiful picturesque village with pub, church, manor house and museum barn. Easily enough for a half day, or perhaps a full day. If you enjoy walking and exploring our history, a 5 mile circuit also taking in Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow makes a full and fine day!
10. Long Meg and her Daughters
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4.5 based on 249 reviews
Dating from the Bronze Age, this is England's third largest stone circle that consists of a huge ring (the Daughters) of more than 60 stones and Long Meg, a 12-foot-high block of red sandstone.
Reviewed By juliethetraveller123 - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Impressive, especially Long Meg with the stone carved cup and rings on the red sandstone whilst her daughters making up the stone circle are granite boulders. We set off from Little Salkeld intending to do the five-mile walk which includes Lacy's Caves however the footpath on the banks of the Eden was closed due to flood erosion so we walked directly to see the circle.
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