Callanish Stones
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 Stone circle at Callanish The core circle of stones, with the impressive monolith at the centre. |
 Callanish dominates the skyline The main circle is built on a raised elevation, visible from miles around. |
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 Disabled access to Callanish The access from the visitor centre is through two kissing gates and a steep little hill - quite inaccessible to wheelchairs. To access the stones, bypass the main visitor centre to the right, and use the carpark at the rear of the stones. |
Disabled access to Callanish The usual access from the visitor centre is through two kissing gates and a fairly steep little hill - quite inaccessible to wheelchairs. To access the stones, bypass the main visitor centre to the right, and use the carpark at the rear of the stones through this gate. |
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 Kissing gates The pathways are well maintained gravel, but kissing gates are an insurmountable - and unwarranted -obstacle between the visitor centre and the stones for visitors using a wheelchair. |
 Callanish Visitor Centre The centre - which is free to enter - is well equipped and level access, but the counter is not looped, and neither is the theatre. The video is not subtitled. Best to save your money if you are hard of hearing! |
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 Disabled toilets The w/c toilets at the visitor centre are accessible and modern in design. |
 Visitor centre cafe The cafe is attractive and modern, with excellent views over the beautiful countryside. The food is fresh and healthy, and the staff pleasant and helpful. |
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 Visitor centre The visitor centre, showing the other kissing gate...a very real obstacle to wheelchairs as well as pushchairs and bicycles. Why does anyone build these things, we wonder?! |
 Cnoc Ceann a Gharraidh Cnoc Ceann a Gharraidh - Calanais II - is another fine circle a mile of so from the main site, with fine views towards the skyline. Aproached from a farm road over a rough path on grass. |
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Cnoc Ceann a Gharraidh Cnoc Ceann a Gharraidh Calanais II - can only be reached through this kissing gate. Sadly it is completely inaccessible to people using a wheelchair. |
 Cnoc Ceann a Gharraidh Cnoc Ceann a Gharraidh - Calanais II - is a very fine circle a mile of so from the main site, with fine views towards the skyline. Approached from a farm road over a rough path on grass. |
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 Interpretation Excellent interpretation is available, at a good height. However, Braille is not provided. This would be a useful help to visually impaired people. |
 Callanish on the skyline The true extent and grandeur of the site can best be seen from a distance. |
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