Stone circles are a common sight in the British Isles, with majority of them dating back to the Neolithic Age (beginning about 9500 BCE). While theories have been raised as to what are the exact purposes of the stone circles and debates have been going on up to present, no one will ever know just why stone circles are built in the first place. But even though their meaning may have eroded with time, stone circles still have that hold of intrigue and mystery that makes them so appealing to people, especially to foreigners.

Up in the Lake District in the northern part of the United Kingdom is the Castlerigg Stone Circle. Situated in the lands of Cumbria, the Castlerigg Stone Circle boasts as one of the stone circles in the UK that has a grand panoramic view of the lakes and the surrounding towering peaks. It is one of the most visited stone circles in the UK. Thousands of tourists would flock to nearby cities of Keswick and Ambleside and fill the Keswick Hotels and Ambleside hotels just to see the stone circle of Castlerigg.

If you are staying in a Keswick hotel, the Castlerigg Stone Circle is just a mile south of the city. Most of the Hotels in Keswick offer tour packages for large groups of hotel guests who want to take a look at the majestic and mysterious stone circle. Or if you are up for a walk and enjoy the landscape of Keswick to Castlerigg that includes a close view of the Derwentwater, a mile from the heart of Keswick is not that far.

If you want to spend a couple of night outdoors, Castlerigg also has a campsite where you can pitch your tents up with your buddies and loved ones. The stillness of the night and the solemnity of the stone circle nearby will make you feel you are back in the Neolithic Age, observing the stars the way early men did.

The city of Ambleside also provides a direct access to the Castlerigg Stone Circle. A number of Ambleside hotels like the Britannia Inn and Wateredge Inn are located just less than 15 miles away from the Castlerigg Stone Circle. And since Ambleside is a biking country, you can rent mountain bikes and cycle your way to the stone circle while basking on the views and scenes this part of Cumbria has to offer. From the Ambleside hotels, you will bike north and along the way you will get to enjoy picturesque scenes of beautiful lakes of Grasmere, Rydal, and Thrilmere.

Once you get to where the stone circle is and get to see the view from the top, you will instantly know that the whole trip was worth the ride.

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