Join us on this 13.5 mile late Autumn walk that will include rolling Cotswold hills, dry-stone walls, and farmland.
Quiet country lanes and footpaths connecting unspoiled villages.
A mix of historic sites and natural beauty.
The highlight of the day will be the Rollright Stones.
Tickets for this event cost £15. This payment is non-refundable. It will only be refunded in the event of a non-weather related cancellation. *Tickets/spaces for this walk/event are pre booked and pre paid, please don't just turn up on the day with cash*
So what are the Rollright Stones? -
The Rollright Stones are one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the Cotswolds, with lots of history, archaeology, and folklore attached to them.
The Three Main Monuments -
1. The King’s Men -
A stone circle of about 70 weathered limestone stones, dating to around 2500–2000 BC (Late Neolithic / Early Bronze Age).
The stones are small and lichen-covered, giving them a very mystical atmosphere.
2. The Whispering Knights-
A dolmen (burial chamber) from around 4000–3500 BC, making it one of the oldest parts of the site.
The stones are arranged like figures leaning together, said to be "knights plotting treason."
3. The King Stone
A solitary standing stone from about 1800 BC, possibly marking a Bronze Age cemetery.
Local legend says it was once a king turned to stone by a witch.
Other highlight on this hike include -
Chipping Norton -
A historic market town, often called "the gateway to the Cotswolds." Lovely stone buildings, shops, and pubs.
Salford -
A picturesque Cotswold village with traditional cottages and quiet rural charm.
Cornwell -
An estate village with fine Cotswold architecture and beautiful surroundings.
Chastleton House (National Trust) -
A stunning Jacobean country house, largely unchanged since it was built in the 1600s. It has beautiful gardens and lots of history (marked with the blue house symbol on your map).
Chastleton Barrow Camp (or Fort)- An Iron Age hillfort, built around 2,500 years ago (circa 600–300 BC).
Little Compton -
Another quaint Cotswold village, known for its pretty stone cottages and peaceful setting.
Please bring plenty of layers/waterproofs etc. We will be walking over plenty of fields, please wear appropriate footwear.
Bring enough food, water and snacks to sustain you. We stop half way for a lunch break.
Elevation - 1,300 ft.
We will be starting and ending this walk in beautiful Chipping Norton.
How to find us -
Albion Street car park (free), Chipping Norton, OX7 5BN
What 3 Words - ///abacus.tomb.arranges
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