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A return visit - this time with Si and Ursula. For me this site is really under-represented! Looking at the first circle of the White Moss pair, we all commented on the fact that we'd not really heard much mention of the place and couldn't understand why. This circle in particular is in really good condition, considering it's location, and taken into consideration with the other four circles. The only reason I can think of for why more people haven't visited is it's remote location, but it's not that difficult to get to. We took a more direct approach this time, venturing over Hard Knott pass and, despite difficult driving conditions, decided it's a much quicker route than the one we had taken previously (the coastal route) and offers some spectacular scenery (and a Roman fort). Burn Moor exudes a real magic. For me the best spot is within the first of the two Low Longrigg circles. From here the view down to White Moss and Brat's Hill is very clear, and quite overwhelming. I've yet to see these sites in sunny conditions, and I must admit, these overcast doomy skies do kind of add to the place, but next time I will definitely try to visit on a cloudless summer's day, just to see how much this affects the sites. I'd go as far as saying it's pretty perfect up here, and would urge anyone with an interest in the stones, who can, to pay a visit because it really is a very special place. The walk from Boot is steep, but well worth the effort. Fantastic. Comments (1)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by IronMan 20th May 2003ce Edited 20th May 2003ce

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The Megaliths Heedless, unheeded of the years they stand; The rain drips off their chins and lichens spread A moist green skin along each stony hand That gropes among the bones of the grey dead. They did not see the forests flow and fall - Junipers blue wave by the fellside shore - Nor barley batten by the coddling wall, Nor purple ploughland swipe across the moor. They hold death in them. Skulls have moulded ears That deaf remain to curlew, crow and dove. The human winds blow past them; each one fears The hoarded ache of malignant love. Norman Nicholson Selected Poems Faber & Faber 1966 Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by fitzcoraldo 24th September 2008ce Edited 24th September 2008ce

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Megalithic Walks Images and details of this fantastic complex of sites. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by IronMan 12th December 2002ce

White Moss (Stone Circle) — Images (click to view fullsize)

Posted by bladup 11th February 2013ce

Brat's Hill (Stone Circle) — Images

Posted by bladup 11th February 2013ce

Low Longrigg (Stone Circle) — Images

Posted by bladup 11th February 2013ce

White Moss (Stone Circle) — Images

Posted by GLADMAN 11th January 2011ce