The Valley of Stones is a National Nature Reserve and one of the best examples of a Sarsen stone boulder train in Great Britain. Freeze/thaw conditions at the end of the last ice age caused sandstone on top of nearby chalk hilltops to fragment and slump downhill. Furthermore, the calcareous grassland here supports many species of butterfly and wildflowers. The Adonis blue butterfly can be observed on the south facing grassy slopes.

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October 6, 2023

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In the nature reserve of Valley of Stones, you can observe a wide variety of butterflies and wildflowers in its chalk grassland, as well as all the sarsen boulders scattered throughout the southern valley, remnants from the last ice age.

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1. The Valley of Stones loop from Littlebredy

11.2km

03:09

240m

Hike the moderate 6.9-mile Valley of Stones loop from Littlebredy, exploring unique sarsen stones and enjoying views from Smitten Corner.

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2. Valley of Stones – Kingston Russell Stone Circle loop from Littlebredy

8.97km

02:28

150m

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

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3. Valley of Stones – Kingston Russell Stone Circle loop from Littlebredy

8.81km

02:26

150m

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

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Location: Littlebredy, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Valley of Stones

1. The Valley of Stones loop from Littlebredy

2. Valley of Stones – Kingston Russell Stone Circle loop from Littlebredy

3. Valley of Stones – Kingston Russell Stone Circle loop from Littlebredy

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