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Castlerigg is a huge ancient ring of 38 stones (previously 42) — one of the oldest in Britain, believed to have been set up by Neolithic people around 3000 BC. It looks dramatic against a panoramic backdrop of High Seat and Helvellyn mountains, which still had a light covering of snow over the tops when we visited the stone circle before the recent Spring Equinox. Two enormous stones stand uprig
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Castlerigg is a huge ancient ring of 38 stones (previously 42) — one of the oldest in Britain, believed to have been set up by Neolithic people around 3000 BC. It looks dramatic against a panoramic backdrop of High Seat and Helvellyn mountains, which still had a light covering of snow over the tops when we visited the stone circle before the recent Spring Equinox. Two enormous stones stand upright on the north side, marking its entrance, and there is an outlying stone slightly south-west of the ring. Inside the Castlerigg ring is a small rectangle of standing stones — an unusual feature for stone circles.
Castlerigg is cared for by English Heritage, and entry is free during daytimes. It overlooks the Thirlmere Valley and is about a half-hour scenic walk from Keswick in the Lake District National Park. Those unable to walk may find limited parking in Castle Lane, beside the field containing the stone ring — be aware that parking space is very limited in the narrow lane, so best to avoid bank holiday weekends and school holidays if you can!

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