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St. James Church, Avebury

St. James Church, Avebury

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St. James Church, Avebury

Recommended by 38 hikers out of 41

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Location: Avebury, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Silbury Hill – Avebury Stone Circle loop from East Kennett

10.0km

02:38

80m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Silbury Hill – West Kennet Long Barrow loop from Beckhampton

11.6km

03:03

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Avebury Stone Circle – Silbury Hill loop from Beckhampton

7.04km

01:51

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Michelle

July 14, 2020

The Parish Church of St. James, Avebury
The church dates from around 1000 A.D., or possible a few years earlier, and still retains its tall Anglo-Saxon nave, although this was altered by the Normans. The early church was two storeys high, with round-headed windows on the ground floor, two of which survive, and four round windows on the upper level. Three of the latter survive high in the north wall.

FARID L

September 18, 2022

Moderate trail with Amazing views and history.

Mike Cree

March 7, 2025

This church is one of eight that make up our welcoming parish and has been a place of worship for over 1500 years. This exceptional church stands beside Avebury Manor, a stone’s throw from the great henge and standing stones that draw thousands of visitors to Avebury each year. Historical research has confirmed the existence of a Christian monastic settlement in Avebury from as early as the 3rd Century AD and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Avebury is recognised as having had a spiritual significance for locals and travellers for over 5000 years. Visitors today of many nationalities and faiths may be seeking to understand the spiritual nature of this unique place. A church within a henge has become a beacon for pilgrims and seekers and more recently a focus for the fostering of peace and understanding between faiths, as the church hosts the Hiroshima Peace Flame for as long as the community can keep it lit.

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Location: Avebury, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Silbury Hill – Avebury Stone Circle loop from East Kennett

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