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Mayburgh Henge is a large Neolithic enclosure whose banks were built from pebbles gathered from the nearby river. Now covered with grass and trees, those banks rise to about three metres and surround a single surviving standing stone. Earlier drawings show additional stones inside the enclosure and beside its entrance, hinting at a more elaborate prehistoric arrangement. The enclosed space feels very different from neighbouring King Arthur's Round Table, making the two useful places to compare. Reviewers recommend reading the information board and allowing time to appreciate the earthwork's scale, while noting that nearby motorway traffic is audible. Eden Rivers Trust's Brougham and Eamont Bridge walk links both henges with riverside paths and other historic sites. Park in Eamont Bridge and approach on foot; dogs on leads are welcome only when livestock is absent from the henge.
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- Visitor accessOpen any reasonable time during daylight hours
Opening times may change at short notice.
Grassy ground and gates; the linked longer trail includes stiles and road crossings.
Ordinary admission is free for everyone; membership is not required.
Dogs at the location: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs on leads are welcome unless livestock is present; horses and other farm animals may graze the site.
Dog walks in the grounds: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs on leads are welcome unless livestock is present; horses and other farm animals may graze the site.
Dog walks in the surrounding area: Allowed with restrictions. Brougham and Eamont Bridge circular walk, 3.75 miles / 6 km, about three hours. Start from the lay-by on the redundant old A66 segment described by Eden Rivers Trust. Mix of minor roads, riverside paths, stiles and gates; two henges free, castle admission and any parking charges separate. Dogs on leads around livestock; do not enter either henge with dogs when livestock is present.
PricingFreeFree for all visitors
Free entry for everyone
Entry
Free for everyone
Pricing details
Free for everyone. Donations are optional; parking, transport and separately operated attractions may have their own charges.
ParkingParking not known
The Trust's page does not say how parking is charged.
Parking details
Parking is available in Eamont Bridge, a short walk from the henge. The pin marks the nearby roadside parking approach; charges and restrictions are unconfirmed.
Walking routes1 route
Brougham and Eamont Bridge(opens the full route on the National Trust site)
WalkDogs, with restrictions6 km distance
Brougham and Eamont Bridge circular walk, 3.75 miles / 6 km, about three hours. Start from the lay-by on the redundant old A66 segment described by Eden Rivers Trust. Mix of minor roads, riverside paths, stiles and gates; two henges free, castle admission and any parking charges separate. Dogs on leads around livestock; do not enter either henge with dogs when livestock is present.
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