Druid's Arms pub – Stanton Drew Stone Circles loop from Stanton Wick

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Druid's Arms pub – Stanton Drew Stone Circles loop from Stanton Wick

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Druid's Arms pub – Stanton Drew Stone Circles loop from Stanton Wick

01:33

6.01km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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33 m

The Cove Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

As with many stories of stone circles, legends explained the stones were a petrified party of people. Aubrey wrote that The Cove were the parson, bridegroom, and bride. Another group …

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1.09 km

The Gift Box Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and great home made cakes in a lovely welcoming atmosphere - thanks so much Cathy!

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1.80 km

River Chew

Highlight • River

Nice spot for a dip!

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3.36 km

Pensford Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Pensford Viaduct is a striking former railway bridge across the River Chew. A footpath heads right underneath the 95-foot (29-m) high bridge along the river, giving you a chance to …

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6.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.97 km

788 m

721 m

376 m

149 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

766 m

727 m

440 m

102 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

19°C

13°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

February 26, 2023,Stanton Drew Circles and Cove – Pensford Viaduct Loop from Stanton Drew

A great little walk for a family or dog walker with this "there and back" walk.

Some great opportunities for photos with the viaduct along the way, before starting the return journey home.

This route includes an amazing "hidden gem" of a tea and cake trailer parked up in one of the farm fields en route (which provided great value …