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Merry Maidens Stone Circle

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Merry Maidens Stone Circle

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    January 3, 2020

    Cycling

    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.

    July 24, 2023

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    Prehistoric stone circle, mystical, impressive
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    May 15, 2024

    Cycling

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

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

    43.3km

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    460m

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

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

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

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