Probably the best preserved Clava passage grave outside of the guardianship sites at Balnuaran and Corrimony. Unusual SE quadrant (just) orientation.
Six circle stones remain upright, the tallest being 2.7m. The passage and chamber are not too clear now but the kerbstones are well preserved.
Ask at the farm. The route involves three gates including a pedestrian one into the grove containing the site.
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Three stones, each about 2.5m high running NE/SW not quite in a straight line. They are well spaced and the first and third are not intervisible. Great views over to the Cairngorms.
Ask at Ballintomb farm. Access along the disused railway line until it is blocked by a gate then head right. Two gates, one locked.
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A well preserved Clava passage grave which can be a bit overgrown in summer.
The chamber and passage were left open after the 1909 excavation and are still very clear. There are no surviving circle stones.
Turn E off the A95 at NH87991680 and park at the end of the houses. Continue along the track to just before the railway bridge. The site is on your left amongst trees. One gate, which was open on this visit.
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An well preserved Clava ring cairn and the most southerly example of a Clava site.
Large outer kerbstones complete for most of the 55m circuit and one upright circle stone 2.9m high. Great views!
Turn W off the A9 at NH85030850 (not on current Landranger). This is immediately after layby 127 (that's precision for you!) if travelling N. If you miss it, the next exit will also do. You can drive up to the site where there is parking for a riding school. There is a stile into the field.
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