The rough loneliness of the landscape and the magnificent panorama of the mountain world give an idea of how special a combination of these stone circles at that time must have been. Even today, they exert a strange charm on visitors who have tried the sometimes steep path up here.

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September 8, 2022

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Brat's Hill is the largest stone circle of three located on this fell - the other two being White Moss and Low Longrigg located 100m and 500m away respectively.
Brat's Hill stone circle has approximately 42 stones forming an irregular circle containing five funerary cairns.

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1. Blea Tarn – Eskdale Mill loop from Borough of Copeland

13.9km

04:01

330m

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

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2. Eskdale Mill – Blea Tarn loop from Eskdale

11.1km

03:16

290m

300m

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

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3. Eskdale Mill – Whin Rigg loop from Eskdale

18.6km

06:22

830m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 270 m

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Sunday 15 March

8°C

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89 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Location: Eskdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Blea Tarn – Eskdale Mill loop from Borough of Copeland

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