Taking a walk along the henge to circumnavigate the site was optional. I did it, but it was more of a trek than I'd anticipated. It was hot and a long section of the path was chalk, which is rocky and crunchy underfoot.
Our archaeologist guide told us about one of her students, who had scoffed when she repeated an old saying that “the ditch isn't meant for humans” and insisted on walking around the site through the ditch rather than up on the bank. When he finally emerged, he said it had been one of the worst experiences of his life, though not for any supernatural reasons. The ditch is wet and muddy, full of midges, thorns, and sheep droppings, and so any elemental powers warning you off are actually doing you a favor.
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