The Hurlers Stone Circles

Things to do · Minions

About The Hurlers Stone Circles

The Hurlers are three late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone circles standing in a line on the open moor just west of Minions, the highest village in Cornwall, about four miles north of Liskeard. A row of three circles is unique in England, and English Heritage describes them as probably the best examples of ceremonial circles in the south west. The name comes from the legend that they are men turned to stone for playing hurling on a Sunday. The site is in English Heritage's care but managed by the Cornwall Heritage Trust, entry is free and it is open at any reasonable time in daylight. From the free car park in Minions it is about a quarter of a mile over uneven moorland grass to the circles, and most visitors carry on up the track to the Cheesewring on Stowe's Hill, making a round walk of two to three miles. Bodmin Moor is remote and very exposed and the weather changes quickly, so take layers and proper footwear. Sheep and ponies graze around the stones, so dogs are welcome but must be on leads, and barbecues, naked flames, smoking and vaping are not allowed. Minions has a tea room and shop, and Trethevy Quoit is a few minutes' drive away.

Good to know

• Three late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone circles in a line, a grouping unique in England
• Legend says they are men turned to stone for hurling on a Sunday
• Managed by Cornwall Heritage Trust for English Heritage; free entry in daylight hours
• Free parking in Minions, about a quarter mile walk over uneven ground
• Dogs welcome on leads; no barbecues or naked flames; tea room and shop in Minions

Address: Minions, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 5LE.

Official site: The Hurlers Stone Circles website.