Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castlerigg Stone Circle is located near the town of Keswick. The circle is believed to have been constructed as part of a megalithic tradition that lasted from 3,300 to 900 BCE, during the Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Ages. 

The circle with Blencathra in the background. 

The smaller circle, the sanctuary. 

A single stone. 

Looking south from Castlerigg to Dalebottom and Iron Crag.

Looking north to Blease Fell and Blencathra.

The circle with the Helvellyn range of mountains in the background. 

A family party and dog at the circle. It was a shame that the children were being allowed to clamber over the ancient stones though. 

As can be found at many similar stone circles, the outlier stone.

(Thanks to Mooncat755 for all of the above images).