Circles of Stone field guide
Scorhill
Devon, England
Before you go
Reach the circle only by a substantial moorland walk. There is no dedicated nearby parking; carry a map, prepare for rapidly changing weather and avoid swollen river crossings.
- Grid reference
- SX 654 873
- Monument coordinates
- 50.68340, -3.75440
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
One of Dartmoor's most dramatic circles, standing high above the North Teign valley.
Nearby cairns and a prehistoric land boundary show that Scorhill belonged to a larger landscape of settlement, burial and ceremony rather than standing alone.
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.