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Withypool Circle
Date Added: 9th Aug 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Somerset)
Visited: Yes on 4th Aug 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Withypool Circle submitted by thecaptain on 17th Nov 2006. Some of the many stones still in place in the northern arc of Withypool stone circle, seen here looking east.
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Log Text: Its easy access if you drive south out of Withypool for a few minutes on Worth Lane- you will find a layby at 51.09909/ -3.6492. Cross the road onto the moor proceed due E on gentle slope to highest point which is a tumulus on OS map- a modern cairn on top. The circle is a couple of hundred yards south west of the cairn. Hard to see if you are not looking for it. Do not park in the village and access the moor via the edge of Withypool- it is a horrid walk up steep contours to to top through thick heather with good chance of turning or breaking an ankle or getting bitten by an adder, we saw two. The circle is full of the detritus of Exmoor conservation who have not removed their rubbish of various signposts. Its a lovely place with lovely views. We could only count 25 stones, through thick heather.
Withypool Circle
Date Added: 9th Aug 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Somerset)
Visited: Yes on 4th Aug 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Withypool Circle submitted by thecaptain on 17th Nov 2006. Some of the many stones still in place in the northern arc of Withypool stone circle, seen here looking east.
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Log Text: Its easy access if you drive south out of Withypool for a few minutes on Worth Lane- you will find a layby at 51.09909/ -3.6492. Cross the road onto the moor proceed due E on gentle slope to highest point which is a tumulus on OS map- a modern cairn on top. The circle is a couple of hundred yards south west of the cairn. Hard to see if you are not looking for it. Do not park in the village and access the moor via the edge of Withypool- it is a horrid walk up steep contours to to top through thick heather with good chance of turning or breaking an ankle or getting bitten by an adder, we saw two. The circle is full of the detritus of Exmoor conservation who have not removed their rubbish of various signposts. Its a lovely place with lovely views. We could only count 25 stones, through thick heather.