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The Sanctuary, Avebury

Natural Monuments

The Sanctuary, Avebury

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sanctuary, Avebury

Recommended by 29 hikers out of 31

This Highlight is in a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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

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Best Hikes to The Sanctuary, Avebury

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

9.91km

02:36

80m

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

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4.8

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

11.8km

03:05

100m

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

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3. Avebury Stone Circle – Silbury Hill loop from West Overton

13.0km

03:26

120m

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

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Mareike

October 7, 2020

Begun in about 3000 BC, the Sanctuary was originally a complex circular arrangement of timber posts, which were later replaced by stones. These components are now indicated by concrete slabs.

Its function remains a mystery: possibly it enshrined the dwelling place of some revered person, and certainly huge numbers of human bones were found here, accompanied by food remains suggesting elaborate death rites and ceremonies. Later, West Kennet Avenue was constructed to connect it with newly-built Avebury, reinforcing the status of this enigmatic but clearly very important site.

FARID L

September 18, 2022

Moderate trail with some amazing views and full of history.

Mike The Mooching Minister.

March 7, 2025

Catch a sunrise here or star gaze at night. absolutely breath taking, and something so magical about the place.

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Elevation 170 m

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

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The Sanctuary, Avebury

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

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

3. Avebury Stone Circle – Silbury Hill loop from West Overton

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