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Guided landscape walk: Waden Hill circuit

You can discover more of the history of the landscape that surrounds Avebury on this guided walk.

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The Waden Hill circuit takes in some of the Neolithic monuments which make up this ancient and intriguing landscape. The volunteer guide will help you to unlock their past by explaining the history of the landscape as you walk. Begin at Avebury and walk along the Winterbourne towards Silbury Hill, up Waden Hill and back via the West Kennet Avenue.

Walks begin at 1:30pm and finish around 4pm, they are around 3-4 miles. They include a steep incline and muddy or uneven ground, but no stiles.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £8.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

This event is aimed primarily at adults.

Meeting point

Please meet at visitor reception in the barn.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing suitable for a walk in the countryside.

Accessibility

This is roughly a 3 miles walk over uneven ground with some steep slopes.

Contact info

National Trust Avebury

Upcoming events

Walking the landscape: residency exhibition 

As 2025 National Trust Avebury artist in residence, Sarah Hobley has spent the year exploring the Avebury landscape through a series of short walks. The experience has been recorded on the pots in this special exhibition.

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10 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 53 other dates or times

Sculpture exhibition in Avebury Manor Garden 

This autumn, the garden at Avebury Manor becomes an outdoor gallery, hosting a range of beautiful sculptures and artwork set against the backdrop of colourful seasonal planting.

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10 Sep to 19 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 39 other dates or times

Guided walk with Sarah Hobley, artist in residence 

Join a short, relaxed, and free art walk to look with new eyes at the textures, colours, atmosphere of natural and created Avebury.

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11 Sep 2025
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10:30 to 12:00

Heritage Open Days: Free entry days 

As part of Heritage Open Days 2025, you can enjoy a visit to Avebury Manor Garden and the Alexander Keiller Museum for free on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September.

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12 Sep to 13 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time