Legend has it told that if you stand between the split rock, and face towards a certain tree and have a wish, it will come true. But it is only once a year, at a certain time of the day for it to work.

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Avebury Stone Circle – Silbury Hill loop from West Overton

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Elevation 240 m

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Tuesday 7 April

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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

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Wishing Rock in North Wessex Downs

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Silbury Hill – Avebury Stone Circle loop from East Kennett

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