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Avebury Stone Circle - Day Walk

This 12 mile sociable, guided walk takes us on a journey through the Neolithic and the amazing landscape and archaeology around Avebury in Wiltshire.

Experience Type: Day Experience
Distance: Approx. 12 miles (19.3km)
Level: Active
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs

 

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Suggested Itinerary

Starting from the main car park in Avebury, you’ll meet your Large Outdoors guide before heading south along the River Kennet shortly arriving at our first monument - Silbury Hill. Built around 2400BC this is the largest man made mound in Europe and would have taken hundreds of people years to complete. It purpose like so much of this landscape remains a mystery. 

On leaving Silbury Hill we head to our next stop on this neolithic adventure as we explore the West Kennet Long barrow. This is one of the largest and most impressive graves in the UK. There will be time to explore the barrow before we head on to our next monument. 

On reaching the Sanctuary we will explore the complex or circular posts, these are now concrete but would have originally been wood and stone. Again the exact reason for the sanctuary is unknown. From here we join the Ridgeway a long distance path and head north with sweeping views down over the landscape. 

Our penultimate stop is Windmill Hill a classic example and the largest Neolithic causewayed enclosure in Britain. From here we head back into Avebury with time for refreshments and of course time to explore the famous Avebury Stone Circle. The circle of stones is the largest in Britain and dates to around 2850 BC - 2200 BC. 

Good to Know

  • Meeting Time: The exact time to meet will change throughout the year. Please check your email confirmation upon booking for your meeting time.
    Walks between March and October please meet your guide at 9:45am for a prompt 10am start.
    Walks between November and February please meet your guide at 8:45am for a prompt 9am start. 

    Meeting Location:
    Avebury National Trust Car Park
    Avebury
    Marlborough
    Wiltshire
    SN8 1RD

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    Parking: The meeting location is a pay-and-display car park run by the National Trust. £7.00 per vehicle charges apply (cash only). National Trust and English Heritage members can park for free, please scan your membership card on arrival, if applicable.

    Public Transport: Unfortunately, the meeting location and time for this Large Outdoors experience is not accessible by public transport.

    Toilets: There are toilets a short walk away in the Old Farmyard (behind Visitor Reception) or on the High Street but these are independently operated, so we can’t guarantee opening times and/or availability.

  • Included:

    • A Large Outdoors guide to lead you on your walk.

    • The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.

    • Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.

    Not included:

    • Travel to and from the meeting location.

    • Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.

    • Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

  • Please see our General (Walking) Kit List.

    The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should be carrying the items listed.

  • • What level of fitness is needed?
    This trip is rated as Active. Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.

    • Can I attend on my own?
    Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

    • What transport is provided during this trip?
    We do not provide any transport for this experience.

    • Can I bring my dog?
    Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.