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The Hurlers Stone Circles

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The Hurlers Stone Circles

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The Hurlers Stone Circles

Recommended by 108 hikers out of 109

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Cornwall National Landscape

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Location: Linkinhorne, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Cheesewring loop from Minions — Cornwall

3.70km

01:00

50m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Cheesewring & South Phönix Nine loop from Minions — Cornwall

6.43km

01:46

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Henwood, Sharp Tor & Kilmar Tor loop from Minions — Cornwall

12.9km

03:42

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Country Walking Magazine

August 24, 2020

Britain has tens of thousands of stone circles (the largest being Avebury, which encircles an entire Wiltshire village), but the trio of circles known as the Hurlers is one of our favourites to walk to. High on Bodmin Moor, near the village of Minions, the three circles are thought to be all that remains of a group of boys who went out to play the traditional game of hurling one Sunday, instead of going to church – and were turned to stone for their sacrilege. According to local legend, it’s impossible to count the same number of stones twice.

Cathrin

August 19, 2024

Three beautiful Neolithic or Early Bronze Age stone circles arranged in a line, a unique grouping in England.

The Hurlers Stone Circles are probably the best examples of ceremonial circles in the South West.

english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hurlers-stone-circles

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Elevation 310 m

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Location: Linkinhorne, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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The Hurlers Stone Circles

1. Cheesewring loop from Minions — Cornwall

2. Cheesewring & South Phönix Nine loop from Minions — Cornwall

3. Henwood, Sharp Tor & Kilmar Tor loop from Minions — Cornwall

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