Nine Ladies Stone Circle
Bronze Age stone circle on Stanton Moor, known for the legend of nine maidens and a fiddler turned to stone for dancing on the Sabbath.

📜 Early Bronze Age stone circle on Stanton Moor, part of a complex of prehistoric sites.
🔍 Known for the legend of nine maidens and a fiddler turned to stone for dancing on the Sabbath.

Why Go

✨ Explore ancient Bronze Age relic🚶 Enjoy walking and picnicking in tranquil woodland🌳 Experience beautiful Peak District moorland views🔮 Witness neo-Druid ceremonies during solstices

Why Avoid

⚠️ Uneven surfaces, challenging access for wheelchairs/buggies🚫 No facilities on site🏕️ Camping strictly prohibited🅿️ Limited parking, requires walking from nearby village

Tips

🐶 Dogs on leads welcome, must be kept under close control.
🍻 Two excellent pubs in nearby Birchover for refreshment.

Cost

💰 Free entry.

Hours

🕒 Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

🅿️ Parking Formal car parking available just outside Birchover, about 1.5km from the circle. Roads adjacent to Stanton Moor are very narrow and not suitable for parking.

🚽 Toilets No facilities on site.

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