Barbrook I

Embanked Stone Circle

Barbrook I, Embanked Stone Circle

Visiting the Barbrooks on a beautiful July day, such as it was on my first visit, is simply a delight. The sun is warm, big white clouds rolling by overhead and it seems like I have the whole moor to myself as I sit and enjoy the broad sweeping views towards Curbar Edge and beyond.

Barbrook I is an easy site to locate and, if there is such a thing, it is one of the showcase sites of the Peak District, along with the likes of The Nine Ladies of Stanton Moor and Hordron Edge. This circle consists of at least 20 stones, of which about 13 can be considered true uprights.

Also, look out for the magnificent reconstructed barrow just to the north of Barbrook I which should be clearly visible.

  • Location: Big Moor
  • Nearest Town: Baslow, 5km SW
  • OS Explorer Map: OL24
  • OS Grid: SK27757582
  • GPS: 53º 16’ 43.1” N • 01º 35’ 07.1” W
  • Altitude: 307m
  • Difficulty: Easy
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