diff --git a/src/layer/vector/CircleMarker.js b/src/layer/vector/CircleMarker.js
index 226477a7..0c67785e 100644
--- a/src/layer/vector/CircleMarker.js
+++ b/src/layer/vector/CircleMarker.js
@@ -32,6 +32,10 @@ L.CircleMarker = L.Circle.extend({
 	setRadius: function (radius) {
 		this.options.radius = this._radius = radius;
 		return this.redraw();
+	},
+
+	getRadius: function () {
+		return this._radius;
 	}
 });