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Cnoc Ceann a' Ghàrraidh Stone Circle
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Cnoc Ceann a' Ghàrraidh Stone Circle
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Cnoc Ceann a' Ghàrraidh Stone Circle
Hiking
5.0
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Cycling
5.0
(12)
Cycling is not permitted at this location
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Gerald Friedrich
May 28, 2025
Hiking
Unlike other stone circles, the Stones of Callanish, or "Calanais" in Gaelic, on the Isle of Lewis are not evenly hewn, giving each stone its own unique character. Furthermore, Callanish is not just a simple circle, but several interwoven geometric shapes, with a large, four-and-a-half-meter-high monolith at its center. A true stone giant. The surrounding standing stones are shorter, so it almost appears as if it rises toward the center.
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la2rad
July 29, 2017
Hiking
Smaller stone circle near the main plant. It consists of five standing stones and three fallen stones.
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Stephen Brooks
April 11, 2023
Hiking
We’ll worth the short walk from the visitor centre to see site II and III as these sites although not as spectacular are normally quieter.
I’d also recommend wearing some wellies for this as the ground to site II and III is really boggy.
I’d also recommend wearing some wellies for this as the ground to site II and III is really boggy.
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Elevation 10 m
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