History

Ring of Brodgar

Stenness, Scotland

Neolithic stone circle on a narrow neck of land between two lochs.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
45 min

The Ring of Brodgar is a large stone circle on a narrow strip between Loch of Harray and Loch of Stenness, about 4,500 years old. A path loops around the ring and out to the surrounding mounds. It's open to walk around.

Good to know

  • Site is free to walk
  • Wind-exposed, bring a layer
Best time
Sunset
Getting there
Car park beside the circle
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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