Discovering Untamed Avebury: landscape, people and nature
Explore the ancient landscape of Avebury alongside archaeologist Dr Nick Snashall.
- Booking essential
Step into the ancient Avebury landscape with our archaeologist Dr Nick Snashall.
In this walk of about four miles you’ll explore some of Avebury’s best known, and less known, sites.
Along the way Nick will reveal the strange and unfamiliar world that Avebury’s prehistoric inhabitants would have known. Where wild creatures roamed among chalkland streams and giant stones littered the downland.
This walk includes areas of rough ground and some steep slopes, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Avebury is an open landscape and can be exposed at times, so please ensure you come prepared for both the sun and the rain.
The walk will start and finish at the Barn, and the route includes the Winterbourne (views of Silbury), Waden Hill, Overton Hill Barrow Cemetery, Falkner's Circle, the West Kennet Avenue and the Henge.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £20.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 2491895
- Suitability
This walk is more suitable for adults.
- Meeting point
Go to the Visitor Reception in the Barn to meet your guide.
- What to bring and wear
Wear suitable clothing for a walk outdoors and sturdy shoes.
- Accessibility
The walk will include some slopes and rough ground. Not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
- Other
The walk is about four miles long and regular stops will be taken to talk about features in the landscape.
Upcoming events
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Guided tour of Avebury Manor Garden
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