Ringstone Edge

Visited late January 2022, on a dedicated long walk from Slaithwaite.

A local bird watcher at the reservoir told me there was nothing to see at the circle; I told him I've visited many places with nothing to see.

Accessed low season on a direct approach; soft drinks and alcohol cans left in the circle and nearby, so it's clearly being frequented as a spot to spend a while in. Tidied up and disposed of properly.

A broad circular feature, ploughed around the perimeter, some piles of stones, and other single stones. A considerable panorama, and an imposing spot.

Worth having a considerate peep over a wall on a property across the road to the south with a lot of stones on the eastern end of the garden which look very much like cairn circle material.

If you like the vibes of ancient sites, call in at a narrow piece of woodland at Bark Island to the south - magnificent vibes there.

Hard not to have the rhyme from the science fiction series "Quatermass":

"Huffity, puffity, Ringstone Round,
If you lose your hat it will never be found,
So pull your britches right up to your chin,
And fasten your cloak with a bright new pin,
And when you are ready, then we can begin,
Huffity, puffity, puff!

Some insightful reflections on the rhyme HERE