West Kennet Long Barrow – Silbury Hill loop from East Kennett

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West Kennet Long Barrow – Silbury Hill loop from East Kennett

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West Kennet Long Barrow – Silbury Hill loop from East Kennett

02:35

9.80km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.15 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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3.17 km

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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3.49 km

View of Silbury Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Moderate trail with Amazing history to explore

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5.06 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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5.49 km

Avebury Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural 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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5.56 km

Avebury Standing Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

8.95 km

Sunrise View of the Grassy Mounds, North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Trail

This trail is popular for walkers and cyclists. a short detour will bring you to the historic stone circles of Avebury, which is also a good starting point for getting to the Ridgeway

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8.99 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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9.80 km

End point

Bus stop

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