Machrie Moor stone circles
Across a moor to six Bronze Age stone circles, with Arran's hills behind.
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 42 m
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About this walk
Machrie Moor stone circles is an easy 4.7 km out-and-back walk with 40 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Machrie Moor car park (grid reference NR 897 327).
Machrie Moor, on the west side of Arran, has one of the richest prehistoric landscapes in Scotland: six stone circles within a few hundred metres, raised around 4,000 years ago, along with burial cairns and hut circles. The tallest stones stand over 5 m high.
A farm track leads from the road across the moor to the circles, including Fingal's Cauldron Seat. Return the same way.
Route
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The circles
Follow the track across the moor to the stone circles, and return.
Summit
On the way
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Moss Farm Road Stone CircleStone circle · on the route
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Machrie Moor Stone CirclesStone circle · 200 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Machrie Moor stone circles take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 4.7 km route, which has 40 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Machrie Moor car park (grid reference NR 897 327). Small car park on the A841 at the start of the track.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses round Arran stop at Machrie. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A farm track and grassy moorland paths, wet in places.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze here: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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