Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow — Attraction in Derbyshire Dales

Arbor Low is a staple if you are looking for a stone circle to visit or to work in. It has been in use for many years, personally, I have worked it for almost thirty years. It's energies are lovely, reasonably powerful and it is connected to the great North South Ley, so is extremely useful for earth healing. It's energies do fluctuate considerably, but that's no issue.

All the stones are recumbent, but the mot and bailey are in reasonable condition. It's a lovely space for families, picnics etc. But no fires. It is atop a hill, so it can, and often is bitterly cold, and frequently wet, but should you catch the perfect day, it is truly one of the best places in Derbyshire. The circle is accessed via an old farm yard. The farm house is now a bed and breakfast, and the car parking is limited.

On the major Pagan sabbats, and esbats, you will find Witches, Druids etc. there celebrating the day, eve or night, so if you come across such folk, please be respectful and courteous, and avoid their dates, or if you are there at the same time, please avoid disturbing them, be quiet and don't allow children to run riot at these times. After all it is a sacred space, and to all intents and purposes our sanctuary and church, if you will.

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Arbor Low sits on private farmland and is easily accessed. Just watch out for potholes on the small road that leads from the Long Rake road to the car parking area. You are then asked to pay a nominal fee (£1 per adult) just before you head off through stiles and gates. There is a good illustrative panel with details and an artist's impression of what the place might have looked like several thousand years ago. As it's grazing land all around, try to stick to paths and stay close to low stone walls. Arbor Low Henge as it is also known once had up to 43 standing stones, now all laying on their side and you can only imagine what the original setup was like. In the centre lie two large stones that would have formed a 'cove'. The site is one of great significance and importance in the Derbyshire area. From it you can also see Gib Hill Barrow, a burial mound just to the southwest. The presence of tumulus structures does remind a little of the Stonehenge area, but on a smaller scale, and much less frequented by tourists. I went on a windy drizzly day and was alone the whole time of my visit (save for several...

A well sign posted place, easy to find, easy to coming from Buxton side. There is a small car park at Oldhams Farm, just up the track. English Heritage have a story board there with useful information. A charge of £1.00 per person to view the circle and visit Gib Hill Barrow. Through the farm yard and into the field, following the path. Coming to another gate with another story board, then through to the circle itself. Although not high, the views are fantastic all round. The stones are lying flat and are surrounded by an earth embankment. It is very peaceful and the wind blowing through the grasses and flowers gave an other worldly atmosphere. It must have a Ley line running through it! I slept really well that night. Such a tranquil place, ideal to visit if you feel stressed. If a wet day, wellies would be advisable as you walk through fields. I'll be returning there. We didn't visit Gib Hill Barrow due to time constraints, but look forward to seeing it...