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Merry Maidens Stone Circle

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Merry Maidens Stone Circle

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cornwall National Landscape

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    1. Land's End and the Merry Maidens loop from Penzance - Cornwall

    43.3km

    02:49

    460m

    460m

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 3, 2020

    Legend has it that nineteen maidens were turned into stone as a punishment for dancing on a Sunday, along with their musicians, thus forming the Merry Maidens Stone Circle and the two standing stones.

    The collection of stones date back to the late neolithic period and are thought to be complete. The granite stones are around 1.2 metres (3.9ft) high and spaced three to four metres (10-13ft) apart.

      May 15, 2024

      Stunning stone circle with fantastic views and lots of ley line alignments visible. Well worth it

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        Location: St. Buryan, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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