Circles of Stone field guide
Temple Wood
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Before you go
Free, year-round access from signed parking near Nether Largie. Follow paths, expect wet grass and avoid touching or marking carved stones.
Postcode caution: PA31 8RQ is a useful navigation reference, not a guarantee of legal or available parking.
- Grid reference
- NR 826 978
- Useful postcode
- PA31 8RQ
- Monument coordinates
- 56.11550, -5.48600
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
Two neighbouring circles at the heart of Kilmartin Glen's exceptionally rich prehistoric landscape.
Excavation revealed stone sockets, paving and deposits showing that the monument changed repeatedly rather than being completed in a single episode.
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.