Circles of Stone field guide
Tomnaverie
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Before you go
Dedicated parking with a short uphill walk. The path and summit are uneven and exposed.
Postcode caution: AB34 4YQ is a useful navigation reference, not a guarantee of legal or available parking.
- Grid reference
- NJ 486 034
- Useful postcode
- AB34 4YQ
- Monument coordinates
- 57.12280, -2.84920
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 recumbent stone circle restored on a hill with wide views towards Lochnagar.
Research showed that the cairn and circle developed through stages, challenging simple models in which every element was erected together.
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.