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West Kennet Long Barrow – Avebury Stone Circle Loop from Beckhampton

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West Kennet Long Barrow – Avebury Stone Circle Loop from Beckhampton

Michael Mcghee planned a hike

August 29, 2022

West Kennet Long Barrow – Avebury Stone Circle Loop from Beckhampton

Moderate

02:54

11.1km

3.8km/h

80m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Parking

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909 m

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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1.92 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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4.59 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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4.68 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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8.48 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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8.73 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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8.85 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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9.01 km

Avebury Stone Circle

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

3.57 km

1.59 km

1.44 km

469 m

239 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

3.33 km

2.25 km

1.21 km

499 m

244 m

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West Kennet Long Barrow – Avebury Stone Circle Loop from Beckhampton

Silbury Hill

West Kennet Long Barrow

The Sanctuary, Avebury

Overton Hill and Start of The Ridgeway National Trail

The Red Lion, Avebury

Avebury Stone Circle

Avebury Village

Avebury Stone Circle

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