The Cockpit Stone Circle — photo spot in Penrith CA10 2LT, UK
The Cockpit Stone Circle
A small prehistoric stone circle set on open pasture near Penrith — ideal for compositional studies of ancient monuments against wide Cumbrian skies. Photograph the ring at sunrise or sunset for warm side-light and long shadows; clear nights are good for Milky Way frames. Access is on minor lanes with limited roadside parking; expect uneven, sometimes muddy ground and no facilities. No entry fee; respect the site as a scheduled ancient monument.
The Cockpit Stone Circle
A small prehistoric stone circle set on open pasture near Penrith — ideal for compositional studies of ancient monuments against wide Cumbrian skies. Photograph the ring at sunrise or sunset for warm side-light and long shadows; clear nights are good for Milky Way frames. Access is on minor lanes with limited roadside parking; expect uneven, sometimes muddy ground and no facilities. No entry fee; respect the site as a scheduled ancient monument.