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Failed visit 14.10.14 I am gutted about failing to find the stone circle. We managed to arrange a short two-day break away (without the children!) on the south coast. This was due to be the first ‘major’ site on my itinerary for the two days but due to the awful weather I rescheduled the plans which basically meant we did things in reverse order. So, instead of being the first site to visit it became the last – which (at least partly) was the reason for my failure. It was not clear from the map which was the best route to the circle. From the south or from the north? It looked about the same distance walk so I opted for the approach from the south as I would be able to take in the Grey Mare and her Colts on the way. (Despite being an E.H. site they give no information on the best way to approach the circle – despite an e-mail to them requesting advice). Unfortunately I had not read dickie's directions beforehand – mistake. After visiting the Grey Mare I continued north through the fields (but not as I should have done along the bridleway). After crossing the first field I was met by a large field in crop. I was able to walk part-way into the field along a track but there was no way through it without causing damage – something I wasn’t prepared to do. I re-traced my steps but could find no other way past the field of crop. Due to time constraints I discounted the longer walk past Gorwell Farm as I needed a more direct route. I decided to return to the car and attempt an approach from the north. We weaved our way through the maze of unsignposted lanes and followed the road as far as we could. Unfortunately about 1 mile before where the O/S map shows the road ends and the footpath starts the road turns into a very rough track – suitable only for 4x4s. I simply didn’t have time for this extra walk as we had to get back for the children. I was very, very disappointed. The next time I visit I will take the rout via Gorwell Farm. Although it may be longer than dickie's directions it involves the shortest distance ‘off road’. Given my poor orientation skills this probably gives me the best chance of success! I would be happy to hear the advice of others who have visited as to which is the best route to take. I guess you win some, you lose some………………… Still gutted though!

Posted by CARL 20th October 2014ce

Comments (2)
I've always gone via the track next to the field with the Grey Mare. Takes you along the side of an airfield and I forget how many fields, but will take you straight to Kingston Russell.	Posted by juamei 21st October 2014ce
Cheers juamei.	Posted by CARL 22nd October 2014ce
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