Arkle Beck stone circle

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Arkle Beck stone circle is a stone circle in North Yorkshire. It is one of six stone circles the Albion Guide charts in the county. The surrounding countryside is part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kirkby Stephen Station is 19.4 km away to the west.

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