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Achavanich standing stones
Achavanich, Scotland
A horseshoe of upright stones above Loch Stemster, unusual for being open-ended rather than a full circle.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 20 min
Thirty-six of the original stones remain around the loch edge. It is a lonely, peaceful stop with no crowds.
Good to know
- Roadside parking, just step across the heather
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
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