Circles of Stone field guide
Penmaenmawr Druid’s Circle
Conwy, Wales
Before you go
A demanding upland walk requiring navigation and suitable clothing. There is no nearby dedicated parking.
- Grid reference
- SH 722 746
- Monument coordinates
- 53.24440, -3.93680
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
A substantial upland ring within a dense prehistoric landscape above the north Wales coast.
Excavation found cremated remains and pottery, supporting interpretation as a monument concerned partly with burial and commemoration.
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.