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Men-an-Tol

Madron, South West England

A round holed stone on the moor that people once crawled through for cures.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
75 min

Men-an-Tol is a small ring of three upright stones including a round holed one. Locals used to pass children through it for healing. It's a boggy moorland walk from the road, but a good, quiet outing.

Good to know

  • Wear waterproof boots, the ground is wet
  • Good for walkers combining with Ding Dong mine
Best time
Dry weather
Open
All year
Getting there
Roadside parking at Madron Carn then walk
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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