Avebury is an extraordinary place in the North Wiltshire & Wessex Downs AONB. One of many Neolithic sites in the area, this stone circle is large enough to encircle part …

Daniela

January 29, 2015

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The Neolithic henge monument situated around the village of Avebury contains three stone circles (around 2600 BCE). In contrast to Stonehenge, it is possible to go close and actually touch the stones. The fields can be muddy, so good footwear comes in handy.

Dan Hobson

August 4, 2021

Hiking

Avebury is a very impressive Neolithic site. It's great that you can get up close and touch the stones. Plus, it's free to enter. Well worth strolling around the full site.

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1. The Archaeology Trail & the Ridgeway loop from Avebury — North Wessex Downs

8.69km

02:19

90m

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

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

9.81km

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80m

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3. Silbury Hill – West Kennet Long Barrow loop from Avebury Stone Circle

12.0km

03:09

100m

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Open any reasonable time during daylight hours

Free entry

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Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RF

www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/avebury/

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

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Avebury Stone Circle

1. The Archaeology Trail & the Ridgeway loop from Avebury — North Wessex Downs

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

3. Silbury Hill – West Kennet Long Barrow loop from Avebury Stone Circle

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