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Whitfield Farm (Long Barrow)

Next to the Roman Road south of Bradford Peveral, marked on most OS maps. Uninspiring and unkempt.

Hart Tor (Stone Row / Alignment)

From Black Tor, walk down into the stream valley (keeping the aqueduct about 400 yards to your right). On the opposite hillside, you should be able to make out the avenue/row ahead of you. Cross the stream using one of the metal bridges.

Mardon Down Cairn Circle

I'm surprised this site, despite the countless other ones in the area, hasn't been more greatly celebrated. Great location!

Plas Curig (Cairn(s))

Marked on most OS maps, not the most inspiring of places as the local farmers and hoteliers appear to use the cairn as a dumping ground.

Rolley Low (Round Barrow(s))

A rather uninspiring mound, which is clear to see as you drive over the crest of the hill on the B6465 North of Bakewell.

Hafodty (Standing Stone / Menhir)

From the B5106, travel on the minor road through Henryd, right up to the top of the hill (parking to the left of the gate - you will see some partly destroyed buildings on the hill in front of you).

Following the footpath, which bears to the right you will see the stone in a field to your right. Continue along the path for the Hefodty Stone Circle.

Tyddyn Bleiddyn (Chambered Cairn)

More or less completely destroyed.

Llyn Eiddew-Bach (Stone Circle)

This circle can be seen on your right as you walk to Bryn Cader Faner. There are only a few very low stones remaining.

Hendrefor (Burial Chamber)

Clearly marked on most OS maps, the site is clearly visible from the road. Parking, however, is impossible so a quick gander over the fence is all you're likely to get if travelling by car.

Llanbedr Church Stone (Carving)

The stone lies just inside the church entrance (St Peter's Church). It is a beautiful little church, normally open (if not, ask the key holder who is most helpful). I'm sure they must be fed up of people going in their church just to look at the stone, so please make sure you leave something in the collection box on the table (we put in a fiver between us).

The stone was brought down from a hut circle above Llanbedr (an explanation lies on a piece of paper pinned to the notice board next to the main entrance).

Harlech Circle (Cairn circle)

High above Harlech, you need to take the unclassified Road from Llanfair and park up on the left past the farm entrance. Hop over the fence and walk up the bracken filled steep hill. The Circle will appear on your left as you go over the hill in a clearing. There are signs of a possible 2nd circle 50 yards away.

Bodfan Menhir (Standing Stone / Menhir)

As it was pitch black by the time we arrived here, you can barely see the stone in the picture but as the site wasn't even mentioned here I thought it worthy of inclusion.

Maen Llwyd (Plas Newydd) (Standing Stone / Menhir)

Travelling North on the A499, turn into the driveway of a large mansion type house immediately after the right turn signposted "Penygroes". The stone is in a field beyond a fence on your right.

Coed Creigiau-Cathod (Standing Stone / Menhir)

On a windy road near the village of Dinas, a 5 foot tall standing stone stands in the middle of a field. In the same field appears to be some form of hut circle.

Madryn Castle Settlement (Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork)

On a windy road near the village of Dinas, a 5 foot tall standing stone stands in the middle of a field. In the same field appears to be some form of hut circle.

Llangwnnadl Menhir (Standing Stone / Menhir)

Pointing to the sky like a huge finger, this stone has a lovely texture to it and is atleast 8 feet tall. Great views on the peninsula, it is clearly visible on the B4417.

Sarn Meyllteyrn (Standing Stone / Menhir)

This is a magnificent site. Not marked on any OS map I have seen. Travelling North towards the B4417 from the village of Sarn Meyllteyrn, look out for the gate on your right hand side (there is room to park).

Tan-y-Muriau (Chambered Cairn)

Amusingly, the farmer has placed a "Watch out, Cairn about" sign on his gate (referring to his dog and not the chambers). Ask the farmer and he will direct you to a stile leading into a field of bracken.

Llech-y-Doll (Burial Chamber)

I can't believe no-one has posted regarding this site before. Perhaps the most spectacular site on the Lleyn Peninsula, with cracking views out to sea.

Not the easiest place to find. Park at Cilan Uchaf farm (there is a large car park), walk down the track to your left and keep going towards the sea, climbing any wall you come up against. Keep your eyes to the right, as this is where the chamber will appear on your right.

The chamber itself is typical of those in North Wales, but the views are anything but.

Y Ffor Menhir (Standing Stone / Menhir)

From Y Ffor Burial Chamber, just cut through the farm and you will see it ahead in the distance.
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