So, welcome to Arthur’s Stone – not to be confused with Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. Arthur’s Stone is one of several monolithic Neolithic sites that have become associated with King Arthur and his legends.
It’s essentially a huge slab of stone, thought to be a burial chamber, and it certainly looks the part. The site sits above the Golden Valley in Herefordshire, which I have to say is absolutely gorgeous. It’s definitely now on my radar for a return visit involving a bit more camping, biking, and drinking cider.
I actually found this place by searching while I was already in Herefordshire, and it made me realise I probably need to tighten my own rules a bit. Ideally, I should be doing the research beforehand rather than discovering places en route. It just feels more like a proper research-led project if I do it that way.
The site itself is right by the side of the road and fairly understated, but the views are lovely. There’s also a local legend that a divot in the stone was caused by Arthur the Giant, whose elbow supposedly left an indentation. I’ll admit I didn’t spot that myself—but I’m happy to go along with the story.
Either way, Arthur’s Stone is a small but atmospheric stop - worth a visit.