Down Ridge stone circle

Down Ridge stone circle is an archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon District, England. Down Ridge stone circle is situated nearby to the pub Forest Inn, as well as near the hamlet Hexworthy.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Combestone Tor and Church of St Raphael.

Combestone Tor

Scenic viewpoint

Photo: Dave S., CC BY 2.0.

Combestone Tor is a granite tor on Dartmoor, England. It is 356 metres above sea level. The tor is considered a popular destination for tourists. Combestone Tor is within the protected area called Holne Woodlands Site of Special Scientific Interest and also within Dartmoor National Park. Combestone Tor is situated 1 mile east of Down Ridge stone circle.

Church of St Raphael

Church

Photo: Nigel Cox, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Church of St Raphael is situated 4,100 feet northeast of Down Ridge stone circle.

Ryder’s Hill

Peak

Photo: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0.

At 515 m, Ryder's Hill is the highest point on the southern part of Dartmoor, Devon, England. On its summit there are two standing stones and a low cairn, on top of which is a triangulation pillar. Ryder’s Hill is situated 2 miles south of Down Ridge stone circle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hexworthy and Dartmeet.

Hexworthy

Hamlet

Photo: AnnaOurLittleAlice, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Hexworthy is a hamlet on Dartmoor, in Devon, England. It lies on the West Dart River a mile upstream from Dartmeet. Historically in the parish of Lydford, since 1987 it has been in the civil parish of Dartmoor Forest.

Dartmeet

Village

Dartmeet is a popular tourist spot in the centre of Dartmoor, Devon, England at grid reference SX672731. It lies at the end of the B3357 road, about 4.5 miles east of Two Bridges.