View of Pensford Viaduct – Stanton Drew Stone Circles loop from The Bottle Yard Studios

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View of Pensford Viaduct – Stanton Drew Stone Circles loop from The Bottle Yard Studios

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View of Pensford Viaduct – Stanton Drew Stone Circles loop from The Bottle Yard Studios

06:05

22.5km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Bus stop

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Highlight • Bridge

Head down & left to get into town

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Highlight • Natural Monument

As with many stories of stone circles, legends explained the stones were a petrified party of people. Aubrey wrote that The Cove were the parson, bridegroom, and bride. Another group …

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Stanton Drew Stone Circles

Highlight • Historical Site

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