Mythical family walk less than 2 hours from Birmingham is just like visiting Stonehenge
Explore the West Midlands' Arthur's Stone, a site steeped in legend and history, offering a mythical experience just two hours from Birmingham.
Stonehenge has captured the imaginations of people for as long as the Pyramids of Egypt, as they are believed to have been erected about 4,500 years ago.
Every year, thousands of people make the journey to Stonehenge which is located in Wiltshire. To mark, two events,the summer and winter solstice.
The solstice is a event that happens twice a year, winter solstice which signals the shortest day of the year (around 21 December) and the summer solstice which marks the longest day of the year (around 21 June).
Though, less than two hours away from Birmingham, at a 1hr and 55 minute drive away to be exact in Dorstone, Herefordshire, you don’t have to travel all the way to Wiltshire to see prehistoric rocks of significance.
In fact, the West Midlands region has its very own mythical alternative - Arthur’s Stone.
What is Arthur’s Stone and why you should visit:
Many have been engrossed by the legend of King Arthur who was raised by the mythical wizard Merlin.
So there’s no surprise that King Arthur is the stone’s namesake belongs to this fierce legend.
The legend goes, that between the late 5th to 6th century, King Arthur proved his right to rule over the kingdom by pulling a magic sword out of a rock.
While it may of not been this rock in particular, that particular rock is rumoured to be located in Wales.
Despite, this, here in Herefordshire it is a quirky alternative and is a place where you can travel to so that you can enjoy hilltop views that overlook the Golden Valley.
The Golden Valley is a calming area inHerefordshire that is near the Black Mountains, perfect for walkers and nature-lovers.
Full address here, Arthur's Stone Lane , Dorstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 6AX.