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Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn

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Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn

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

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

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    August 21, 2022

    Cairn can be entered via a ladder using the touch provided in the box. Careful, it’s 5,100 years old.

      October 1, 2022

      The grave was hard to find - but it's worth it!
      A path begins in the bend below Wideford Hill - There is a small car park here. The path leads a little downwards to the grave. It's lonely there in the wasteland - a little scary - there's a hole in the ground with a hatch to slide and a lock.
      Don't forget the flashlight!


      Access to the chamber is now through the roof. The original entrance, which is in danger of collapsing, is blocked. Spacious side cells branch off inside the main chamber.

      - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wideford_Hill_chambered_cairn
      - historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/wideford-hill-chambered-cairn

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        August 17, 2024

        There is a flashlight in a box at the grave that you can borrow for your visit.

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