Rollright Stones - Walks on Wheels

Two very short walks on grass round a prehistoric site with wide views. Suitable for all wheels.

Distance

0.5 miles / 0.8 km

Duration

1 hours

Difficulty

Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness

Mobility aid rating

Pushchair friendly

Shape

Circular

Route description

Two easy routes for all, mostly on grass with one very gentle slope. The stones are among England’s finest ancient monuments. The King’s Stone and the Whispering Knights date from Neolithic times. The stone circle known as the King’s Men is thought to be Bronze Age. There are magnificent views to the north and south.

Route to King’s Stone: 180 metres with ups and downs of 1m or 3ft.
Route to Whispering Knights & Stone Circle: 860 metres with ups and downs of 1m or 3ft.

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OS Grid Ref

SP296309

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Public toilets

Disabled toilets at Wyatt’s Farm Shop and Nursery, a mile away across the A3400. For opening times Tel: 01608 684835. Disabled public toilets in Chipping Norton, at the Worcester Road car park.

Refreshments

Tearoom at Wyatt’s Farm Shop and Nursery, a mile away across the A3400. For opening times Tel: 01608 684835.

Travel Info

The Rollright Stones are 4 miles (6.5km) north of Chipping Norton. A left turn off the A3400 appears very quickly after the crown of a hill. It is signed to Little Rollright and Little Compton. Take the lane for 0.5 mile (0.4km) and park in either of the lay-bys on the left.

Navigation

The short route to the King’s Stone (180 metres there and back) starts at a gate opposite the lay-by. 1 The grass path skirts the fence on the left to a viewpoint near the King’s Stone.

The long route (total 860 metres) leads to the Whispering Knights and the Stone Circle. Enter the site through a gate. 2 The short first section is on smooth rolled limestone. At the end 3 turn either left for the Whispering Knights or right if you wish only to see the King’s Men circle. The path to the Whispering Knights leads between the hedge and the fence, turning right after 290 metres to descend very gently to an information board. The final approach to the monument is across 30 metres of uneven grass. Return the same way that you came.

The site is open from dawn until dusk. It is manned by volunteers at weekends and managed by the Rollright Stones Trust. When manned there is a charge of £1.00

For information see www.rollrightstones.co.uk