Easy hikes and walks around Berwick Bassett

An interesting village with a historical background and many sights: 1. Avebury Stone Circle The largest prehistoric stone circle in the world. Unlike Stonehenge, you can walk freely among the stones. The circle even encloses the village of Avebury. 2. Avebury Henge The massive earthwork and ditch surrounding the stone circle. From some vantage points, you get a good impression of the enormous dimensions of the site. 3. Silbury Hill Europe's largest man-made prehistoric mound. The hill lies about 2 km south of Avebury and is a fascinating Neolithic puzzle. 4. West Kennet Long Barrow A Neolithic chamber tomb over 5,000 years old, the burial chambers of which can be entered. Particularly atmospheric in the early morning or evening. 5. The Sanctuary The remains of another Stone Age ritual site at the end of the old processional way. 6. West Kennet Avenue An impressive avenue of standing stones that once linked Avebury with The Sanctuary. 7. Avebury Manor A 16th-century manor house with beautiful gardens. It is now looked after by the National Trust. 8. Alexander Keiller Museum A small but very interesting museum about the history and archaeology of Avebury and the surrounding monuments. 9. Windmill Hill One of the oldest known Neolithic sites in Britain with beautiful views over the Wiltshire landscape.

Avebury is one of the largest prehistoric stone circles in the world. Unlike many other stone monuments, here you can walk among the massive stones and experience the special atmosphere up close. The site was created about 4,500 years ago and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

The view of Hackpen Hill and The Ridgeway shows a typical English chalk hill landscape: gentle, open ridges, wide fields, and historic paths. The Ridgeway is considered one of Great Britain's oldest long-distance paths and runs near Hackpen Hill through the Wiltshire countryside. Especially in clear weather, the heights offer extensive views over the Marlborough Downs.

Huge site that is steeped with history.

This church is one of eight that make up our welcoming parish and has been a place of worship for over 1500 years. This exceptional church stands beside Avebury Manor, a stone’s throw from the great henge and standing stones that draw thousands of visitors to Avebury each year. Historical research has confirmed the existence of a Christian monastic settlement in Avebury from as early as the 3rd Century AD and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Avebury is recognised as having had a spiritual significance for locals and travellers for over 5000 years. Visitors today of many nationalities and faiths may be seeking to understand the spiritual nature of this unique place. A church within a henge has become a beacon for pilgrims and seekers and more recently a focus for the fostering of peace and understanding between faiths, as the church hosts the Hiroshima Peace Flame for as long as the community can keep it lit.

Such an amazing place to visit.

Such a beautifully preserved village. It's bizarre that they put a road straight through it though.

This is a very picturesque section of The Ridgeway thought to be one of Britain's oldest roads! You'll be traversing along the exact route that has been used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers - a real fascinating piece of history!