These monoliths stand at five-feet tall, with some looming over you at 10 feet, according to Visit Berwick. Yet, the stones aren’t the sole attraction here, as the hilltop provides stunning panoramic views across the countryside. To the south, you can gaze upon the expansive Cheviot Hills and to the north, you can view the often snow-capped Lammermuir Hills.

Duddo Stones

The delightful walk to the stones begins through Duddo Farm, a half-hour trek from the village, easily navigated by following the signposts. Duddo is also just a few minutes away from the scenic villages of Ford and Etal, each offering more picturesque walks to the five stones.

Situated just a few miles south of the Scottish border, there were actually only four stones until 1903, when the fifth stone was restored. Originally, there were seven stones, as archaeologists discovered during an excavation in the 1890s.

Crafted from soft sandstone, the markings have been weathered by brutal northern conditions throughout their 4000-year existence. The location is free to visit and nearby parking is complimentary if you utilise the grass verge, though be cautious when navigating the narrow country lanes.

One Trip Advisor review read: “We love a nice stone circle and Duddo does not disappoint. It was a slight detour on our way to Edinburgh after visiting Bamburgh Castle and we are glad we stopped. It was easy to find using Google maps and the posted signs.

“We parked on the side of the road and walked up the dirt trail to the stones, about a 10-minute walk from where we walked. The five stones look exactly as pictured but they are in great shape and standing up straight.

“We had the stones to ourselves and were able to take our pictures and relax in the circle until we had to resume our journey. Worthwhile detour for sure.”

Elizabethan Walls

If your archaeological appetite remains unsatisfied, continue your expedition to Berwick’s town walls, merely a 15-minute drive away. The ramparts offer a route for a magnificent and heritage-rich stroll around this English border settlement.

The Elizabethan fortification constructed in 1558 to protect Berwick from Scottish armies is unique as the sole intact fortified Elizabethan walls remaining in the UK.

As an added benefit, they’re also exceptionally well maintained and represent one of the uncommon examples of carefully preserved 16th-century military architecture. The extraordinarily expensive fortifications built during the Golden Age feature elaborate Italian styling that sits level with moat-like trenches designed to repel Scottish raiders.

Nowadays it provides an ideal 45-minute stroll around the town with vistas of the Tweed Estuary, where the river joins the North Sea.

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