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Hike a bike for me on my gravel bike to get up here from the west but worth it, the views are stunning and the archeology very interesting

A walk around the lake is always pleasant. Can be quite muddy at the top end in the winter/ when wet.

Got to be honest Farid mate this has given me the biggest laugh ever on Kamoot. Not like it's going to be there the next time!!!

A stunning little walk around the beautiful little village of Avebury home of the world's largest Neolithic stone circle along with stone avenues and ancient tombs. Much of Avebury and the surrounding landscape is owned and cared for by the National Trust and is free to explore for everyone all year round.

Moderate trail with Amazing history.

Avebury is an official World Heritage Site and the largest stone circle in the world. Creation began around 2800BC, this Neolithic site is bigger than its more famous cousin Stonehenge, just a few miles down the road, and quieter too. Avebury is also quite unique because it is the only stone circle and henge with a village built inside it. You can see the stones from all around the village and surrounding area but you can also walk right up to and amongst the stones. Access to this amazing site is free to all.

"Avebury (/ˈeɪvbəri/) is a Neolithic henge monument containing three stone circles, around the village of Avebury in Wiltshire, in southwest England. One of the best known prehistoric sites in Britain, it contains the largest megalithic stone circle in the world. It is both a tourist attraction and a place of religious importance to contemporary pagans. [...] Avebury is owned and managed by the National Trust. It has been designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument, as well as a World Heritage Site, in the latter capacity being seen as a part of the wider prehistoric landscape of Wiltshire known as Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites." Also, the Avebury stones are still actively used by of followers of contemporary Pagan religions such as Druidry, Wicca and Heathenry, so much so that a formal rota has been established for ceremonies, and by those holding New Age beliefs. Typically, Pagan rites at the site are performed publicly and attract crowds of curious visitors to witness the event, particularly on major days of Pagan celebration such as the summer solstice. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avebury Often lesser known abroad than Stonehenge, Avebury is notably different due to the lack of restrictions around the stones, which you can freely get close to and even touch.

Really interesting path up through the fields and you can imagine how it must have been when this route was used originally.

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.

One of the many extraordinary prehistoric monuments in and around Avebury, this is an avenue of standing stones, leading to the historic village. The stones were placed prehistorically but still later than the Sanctuary and the main circle in Avebury. Excavations have revealed shallow graves at the foot of some of the stones, indicating burial between 2500 and 1800 BC. Whilst there were originally 100 pairs of stones, some were removed and buried during the medieval period. The avenue is largely in place though and offers a sense of genuine wonder as you pass along it.

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 of the village. Many of the stones have names and myths attached to them and there were 100 when it was first built between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. In the vicinity lies West Kennet Long Barrow, Silbury Hill (a prehistoric fort) and numerous other standing stones and long barrows. Stonehenge lies to the south near Amesbury; a more famous but smaller circle in diameter. You can visit Avebury's stone circle for free and there are plenty of footpaths passing through which will take you to the other nearby remnants of prehistory.

Towns and villages don't come much more historic than Avebury, with it's amazing stone circles that rival that of nearby Stonehenge.

A great climb that is fairly amenable in the gradient... it goes on for a fair bit though. Would be a good training ground for those wish to get into longer, harder climbs.

Willow, ash and birch can all be found in the park's woodlands, with oak trees on higher ground. A fantastic park with nature trails, bird hides and family activities, this is a lovely place to walk through or simply visit. There are also good facilities, a cafe and BBQ hire.

Barbury Castle is a well-preserved Iron Age hill fort. The site was first occupied around 2,500 years ago and has been used by the Romans, the Saxons, and even played a role in the Second World War. From the fort, you are afforded wonderful views over the landscape. In clear conditions, you can see the Cotswolds and the River Severn.

A lovely climb up Hackpen Hill overlooking the Hackpen White Horse chalk hill figure. The horse was cut by Henry Eatwell, a local parish clerk, in 1838 to commemorate Queen Victoria's coronation. The hill's summit stands at 600 feet (180 metres). It's a bit of a slog but you're rewarded with lovely views over Wiltshire.

Ride past the white horse cut into the hillside, picturesque enough to look up despite the gradient.

Doesn't get too steep, a bit of a drag toward the top but worth it for the views. Be careful on the descent.

Large and very beautiful landscape park in the southwest of Swindon

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Herd of cows in field when I passed through. Very friendly, came right up to me within arms reach.