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Silbury Hill – West Kennet Long Barrow Loop from Lockeridge

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Silbury Hill – West Kennet Long Barrow Loop from Lockeridge

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February 17, 2022

Silbury Hill – West Kennet Long Barrow Loop from Lockeridge

Moderate

03:55

14.8km

3.8km/h

140m

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Overview

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

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2.10 km

The Sanctuary, Avebury

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

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2.19 km

Overton Hill and Start of The Ridgeway National Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

From the 571-foot (174 m) summit of Overton Hill, you are afforded a magnificent view of the rolling landscape. You can also observe several round barrow burial mounds on the …

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8.02 km

The Red Lion, Avebury

Highlight • Restaurant

Olde worlde thatched (chain) pub in stunning, historical surroundings. Plenty of outdoor seating. Open daily for brunch, lunch & dinner.

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8.16 km

Avebury Village

Highlight • Settlement

Avebury lies about 10 miles (16 km) south of Swindon and is a massive prehistoric site with open access to Stone Circles. The main Great Circle is surrounded by a …

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8.28 km

St. James Church, Avebury

Highlight • Religious Site

The Parish Church of St. James, Avebury
The church dates from around 1000 A.D., or possible a few years earlier, and still retains its tall Anglo-Saxon nave, although this was …

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8.47 km

Avebury Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

The Neolithic henge monument situated around the village of Avebury contains three stone circles, dating to around 2600 BC.

In contrast to Stonehenge, it is possible to go close and …

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10.1 km

Silbury Hill

Highlight • Monument

Silbury Hill is the largest artificial mound in Europe. It is similar in height and volume to the Egyptian pyramids. Whilst the hill is a bit of a mystery to …

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11.1 km

West Kennet Long Barrow

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a Neolithic burial chamber that is older than Stonehenge. You can go inside a number of the chambers to view them. It is dark, though - so pack a torch to see the surrounding rocks.

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14.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.06 km

3.14 km

2.61 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.40 km

4.17 km

2.12 km

548 m

198 m

123 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Silbury Hill – West Kennet Long Barrow Loop from Lockeridge

The Sanctuary, Avebury

Overton Hill and Start of The Ridgeway National Trail

The Red Lion, Avebury

Avebury Village

St. James Church, Avebury

Avebury Stone Circle

Silbury Hill

West Kennet Long Barrow

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