Next to the Roman Road south of Bradford Peveral, marked on most OS maps. Uninspiring and unkempt.
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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.
I’m surprised this site, despite the countless other ones in the area, hasn’t been more greatly celebrated. Great location!
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.
A rather uninspiring mound, which is clear to see as you drive over the crest of the hill on the B6465 North of Bakewell.
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.
More or less completely destroyed.
This circle can be seen on your right as you walk to Bryn Cader Faner. There are only a few very low stones remaining.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
From Y Ffor Burial Chamber, just cut through the farm and you will see it ahead in the distance.
Visible from the B4366 between Carnarfon and Bethel in the middle of a corn field.
Travelling North from Carnarfon on the A487, leave for the B4547. Just after you go under the A487 turn right. As you drive uphill, try to keep an eye behing you to the right. The stone will be visible in a field. Access to this field seems impossible, though.
As you drive through Spettisbury from the North, look out for a right turning which has a railway bridge going over it. Park on the left under the bridge and walk up the hill, turning into the field where the public footpath is. Taking great care of the rather large bull, the ring appears ahead of you.
One of those sites where you wish you’d taken a scythe with you – the centre of the ring is waist high in nettles. Nevertheless, there are superb views out towards sea.
The best thing to do is to park at the farm entrance (as marked on the OS maps), walk up the hill and turn left just as you exit the wood, through the ditch and up the hill. You can’t miss it.
Turn off of the A5 onto the A5114. Turn right after 1/4 mile down a farm track to Lledwigan farm. The stone lies in the middle of a field behind the farm just after the track bears right. Access to the field is by climbing over a large iron gate. With a dodgy knee, an anxious looking bull, and no farmer to ask, I unfortunately couldn’t get close enough to take a decent photo. Difficult to get depressed about this when Bryn Celli Ddu is the next location on my list!!
Looking rather overgrown (and there is some evidence that the farmer has maybe interfered with the stones?).
Visible from the B4401 between Llandrillo and Cynwyd. You need to jump a couple of gates and avoid the chickens to see it closely (had there been a farmer I would have asked). One of those sites where you’re not fully convinced you’ve actually found the genuine article and not a random capstone-like piece of rock.
Quite visible from the road, a pleasant spot. Just a few hundred yards from the Tyfos Cairn Circle between Llandderfel and Cynwyd.