Circles of Stone field guide
Duloe Stone Circle
Cornwall, England
Before you go
The circle is at the southern end of Duloe and is free to visit all year. Use the village address for navigation and park legally without obstructing residents or the B3254. The short approach has uneven ground, steps and slopes, so sensible footwear is recommended.
Postcode caution: PL14 4PN is a useful navigation reference, not a guarantee of legal or available parking.
- Grid reference
- SX 235 583
- Useful postcode
- PL14 4PN
- Monument coordinates
- 50.39810, -4.48360
Pack and plan
- Charged phone and a paper map or saved offline map
- Water, layers and footwear suited to the terrain
- Current weather, daylight and access information checked
- Someone told where you are going on remote walks
What you are looking for
Cornwall's smallest known stone circle is built from eight exceptionally large blocks of white quartz.
Seven upright stones and one broken recumbent stone form an oval about 11.7 by 10.2 metres. The four largest quartz blocks, weighing several tonnes, occupy broadly cardinal positions. Its compact scale, massive stones and unusual material make Duloe unique among surviving Cornish circles.
Field notes
Weather and light: ______________________________________________
First feature spotted: ___________________________________________
Something the map did not show: _________________________________
Walk gently
- Check current access and weather before setting out.
- Keep dogs under close control around livestock.
- Do not climb, move stones, light fires or leave offerings.
- Take all litter home and protect fragile ground.
If something goes wrong
In an emergency call 999 or 112. Give the grid reference or coordinates above, describe your approach route, and do not put yourself at further risk.