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Blakely Rise (Kinniside) Stone Circle

Location : Ennerdale Bridge
Map - Ordnance Survey - NY 060140

Blakely Rise (Kinniside) Stone Circle
Photo by Jan Fialkowski.

The fell road from Ennerdale Bridge to Calder Bridge passes within a few metres of this small but impressive stone circle. The circle has been reconstructed, as can be seen by the fact that the feet of the stones are set in concrete. The circle has eleven stones set in a perfect circle, with a diameter of 18 metres. The tallest stone is 1.15 metres high.

From the circle there is a clear view to the coast at Whitehaven, and beyond to Scotland and the Isle of man. To the east, the land rises to the summit of Blakely Raise (350 m).

Blakely Rise (Kinniside) Stone Circle
Photo by Jan Fialkowski.

Blakely Rise (Kinniside) Stone Circle
Photo by Jan Fialkowski.

Blakely Rise (Kinniside) Stone Circle
Photo by Jan Fialkowski.

Kinniside Stone Circle.
Aerial photo by Simon Ledingham.

Kinniside Stone Circle.
The stone circle, Meadley Reservoir, Cleator Moor, and Whitehaven on the horizon.
Photo by David Hall.

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