Timeline
15:24
Grab a sausage and chips or a coffee at The Old Mill. It opens at 09:00 on Sundays and 08:00 on weekdays, so you will have plenty of time to eat before heading out.
15:54
Walk the two miles north to the Rollright Stones. Arrive thirty minutes before sunset to find a good spot on the grass. The late afternoon sun will be low, casting long shadows across the Neolithic circle.
16:24
Watch the sun set toward the SW. The golden light fades quickly after 16:24, so enjoy the quiet atmosphere as the stones turn grey in the twilight.
16:54
End the evening with a drink at the Blue Boar. It is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 23:30 on weekends, giving you time to warm up after the cold evening air.
Local tip
The walk from The Common to the stones is about 2 miles. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a jacket, as it gets chilly near sunset in January.
Check before you go
- The Old Mill is open Mo-Sa 08:00-17:30 and Su 09:00-17:00.
- The Blue Boar is open Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 11:00-10:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chipping Norton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).