Free Entry
Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
Address:
Arthur's Stone Lane , Dorstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 6AX
Arthur's Stone is an atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber made of great stone slabs, set in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.
Like many prehistoric monuments in western England and Wales, this tomb has been linked to King Arthur since before the 13th century. According to legend, it was here that Arthur slew a giant who left the impression of his elbows on one of the stones as he fell.
Read more about the history of Arthur's Stone.
Before You Go
Parking: Use the car park in Dorstone village. Follow the B4348 to the north until you reach the signed footpath on the left and follow this uphill to the site. The walk is approximately 1.2 miles with spectacular views. Alternatively there is very limited parking in the layby adjacent to the site.
Access: Arthur's Stone is set on a grassy area to the side of Arthur's Stone Lane so can be reached on foot or by car.
Please do not climb on the stones.
Groups and Schools: This site is approached via a narrow lane which is unsuitable for coaches.
Facilities: Arthur's Stone is isolated with no nearby facilities. Hay-on-Wye, where there are plenty of places to eat and shop along with public toilets, is 7 miles away.
Drone flying: Please follow our Drone guidance
Plan a Great Day Out
15 miles to the south is Longtown Castle, a fine example of a 13th century welsh border castle.
Just over 20 miles to the south east is Goodrich Castle, one of the country's best preserved medieval fortresses. Visitors can climb the battlements, take in the views of the beautiful Wye Valley, explore the exhibition and enjoy a well-earned rest in the tearoom.
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