Ring of Brodgar
Stenness, United Kingdom
A great Neolithic stone circle about 104 m across on a strip of land between the lochs of Stenness and Harray, with 27 stones still standing. Free access from the car park on the B9055; go early or late for soft light.
- Nearest town
- Stenness, United Kingdom
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 59.0015, -3.2297
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Point of Ness CampsiteCampsite7 km from Ring of BrodgarTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Caravan and Motorhome Club siteMotorhome stopover14 km from Ring of BrodgarMotorhomes
- Birsay Hostel & CampsiteCampsite14 km from Ring of Brodgar
- Eviedale CentreCampsite14 km from Ring of Brodgar
- Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy CentreMotorhome stopover15 km from Ring of BrodgarTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Kirkwall Bay Touring ParkMotorhome stopover16 km from Ring of BrodgarMotorhomes
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ring of Brodgar?
Ring of Brodgar is in Stenness, United Kingdom, at GPS 59.0015, -3.2297. It is about 6 km from Stromness.
Can you camp near Ring of Brodgar?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Point of Ness Campsite, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ring of Brodgar?
Ring of Brodgar is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Orkney by ferry: the Italian Chapel and Neolithic Orkney.
What is there to see near Ring of Brodgar?
Places worth a stop nearby: Standing Stones of Stenness (2 km), Skara Brae (8 km), Italian Chapel (23 km) and Duncansby Stacks (42 km).
When is the best time to visit Ring of Brodgar?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)