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The Stonehenge Cursus

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The Stonehenge Cursus

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The Stonehenge Cursus

Name: The Stonehenge Cursus
Rating: 1.9

Recommended by 27 hikers out of 30

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites WHS

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

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1. Woodhenge – Stonehenge loop from Bulford

9.49km

02:31

100m

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

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2. The Stonehenge Cursus – Stonehenge loop from Larkhill

4.45km

01:09

30m

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

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3. Stonehenge – Woodhenge loop from Larkhill

10.8km

02:53

110m

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

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Alex Foxfield

May 10, 2024

Around 2 miles (3 km) long and 330 feet (100 m) wide, the Stonehenge Cursus is an earthwork, thought to have been constructed between 3630 and 3375 BC, predating Stonehenge. It forms part of the wider Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site and is just a short walk from the famous stone circle. Interestingly, the word cursus, meaning an ancient ditch or trend, is derived from the Latin word for 'racecourse', as this is what the first historians surmised them to be.

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Elevation 90 m

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

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