The site is in the parish of Little Bredy, Dorset, close to the villages of Portesham and Abbotsbury. It is located just off Coombe Road/ Portesham Hill. 

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Ordnance Survey Reference: SY 60105 87339

There is very limited parking at the Valley of Stones. There are often spaces in the layby on Bishops Road, close to the cross roads. 

Alternatively you can park in the Black Down car park and walk down the road. Be careful, this road does not have pavements.

It is also possible to walk from Little Bredy village.

Unfortunately the Valley of Stones is not accessible for pushchairs or wheel chairs. There is less incline when the Valley of Stones is accessed from the Little Bredy end however the ground is still uneven,

There is limited phone signal in lower parts the Valley of Stones. In an emergency walk up the Valley sides to find a better connection. We highly recommend downloading the leaflet before leaving home.

In the upper field (called Rags) you might encounter horses and Barney the Bull. Barney is a placid long horn bull who prefers his own company. Younger cattle are grazed in the lower fields. Dogs are not recommened in the Valley of Stones

Ticks are common in the summer in the Valley of Stones.

By tucking trousers into socks, wearing long clothing and not sitting in the grass you can reduce the chances of being bitten but you might also wish to carry a tick remover with you. It is important to check yourself at the end of the walk. Guidance on what to do if you find one is available here - Caudwell LymeCo Charity - fighting Lyme disease or Lyme disease - NHS.

 If you notice flu like symptoms after a tick bite it is essential to get medical help.

Although the site drains quickly, after rain some of the footpaths can get muddy at pinch points, such as gates. Sturdy footwear recommended.

It is interesting to get close to the sarsen stones however when the grass is long it can disguise trip hazards such as stones or trailing brambles. Please be careful if you choose to walk amongst the stones.

Much of the Valley of Stones is on a gentle gradient, however some bits are steeper than others