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Looking south east.

Looking straight south.

Looking south west, you can just about see Ireland.

The tallest stones in the circle are on the southeastern arc. These stones really reminded me of those used in the circles of the Peak District.

Southwestern arc, looking southeast.

The cairn just outside the western arc of the circle. The pile of stones on top is a modern marker but there’s a prehistoric footprint beneath.

Northeastern arc. The higher ground of Commondale Moor rises behind, there’s a linear group of cairns below the crest.

The eastern side of the circle, looking across the Leven valley towards the higher moors of Baysdale and Ingleby.

Southeastern arc.

The circle from the east. I really liked it here, it’s very peaceful and feels quite remote even though it isn’t particularly. The very top of Roseberry Topping just peaks over the skyline, centre.

Looking west onto a very calm Atlantic.

Below the south wall.

The possible entrance in the south west.

Incoming cloud covering what should be the north of Ireland to the south west.

Looking north, round the corner is the Red Cove Dun. A fast part of the road, keep a grip of any hats.

Straight down on the west side.

The remnants of the north section of the west wall.

The north east part of the wall.

The south east wall.

South east looks ok for natural defence.

Nothing wrong with western defences.

Central henge banks fenced off for “repairs” by English Heritage. The banks are tall in places and give a good sense of just how monumental it must have been back in the day. A wonderful calm spot.