Activities at Avebury
Around the hill at Avebury
Take a nice, gentle one-mile walk through chalk grassland, with great views of the Silbury Hill ancient monument.
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)
West Kennett round
A circular walk with historic ancient monuments in the beautiful setting of Wiltshire's chalk grassland, with a variety of wildlife and wildflowers to enjoy.
- Easy
- 2 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Avebury Sanctuary stroll
Enjoy the beautiful views over the Kennet Valley on this slightly hilly walk covering the area around The Sanctuary ancient monument.
- Moderate
- 30 mins
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Avebury archaeology walk
Catch glimpses of mysterious Silbury Hill, pass Bronze Age burial mounds, and walk along ancient roads with fabulous views.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 6.0 miles (9.65km)
Stonehenge and Avebury Walking Challenge
Walk 50km in the World Heritage Site - challenge yourself, explore, embrace health and feed your curiosity
Guided and self guided walks
We offer a guided walk around the stone circles, or you can download a walk to explore by yourself. We also have a number of specialist guided walks throughout the year.
Seven Barrows
The Avebury landscape is littered with Bronze Age round barrows
Silbury Hill
Imaging building this structure with nothing but cattle bones and determination
West Kennet Long Barrow
Enjoy a gentle stroll up to the West Kennet Long Barrow, take in the views then enter the dark chambers of the tomb
West Kennet Avenue
A walk along this ancient monument is a special experience, whatever the weather
Windmill Hill Causewayed Enclosure
A gentle stroll up to Windmill Hill is a pleasant way to enjoy the World Heritage Site