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Avebury Stone Circle – Avebury Stone Circle loop from Avebury Stone Circle

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Avebury Stone Circle – Avebury Stone Circle loop from Avebury Stone Circle

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Avebury Stone Circle – Avebury Stone Circle loop from Avebury Stone Circle

01:01

3.92km

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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1.12 km

Avebury Stone Circle

Highlight • 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 of the village.

Many of the stones have names and myths attached to them and there were 100 when it was first built between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. In the vicinity lies West Kennet Long Barrow, Silbury Hill (a prehistoric fort) and numerous other standing stones and long barrows. Stonehenge lies to the south near Amesbury; a more famous but smaller circle in diameter.

You can visit Avebury's stone circle for free and there are plenty of footpaths passing through which will take you to the other nearby remnants of prehistory.

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2.06 km

Avebury Standing Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

2.26 km

Avebury Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

The Neolithic henge monument situated around the village of Avebury contains three stone circles, dating to around 2600 BC.

In contrast to Stonehenge, it is possible to go close and actually touch the stones. The fields can be muddy, so good footwear comes in handy if you want to go right up to the stones.

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2.46 km

Avebury Manor Dovecote

Highlight • Historical Site

A point of historical interest close to the Manor. The Dovecote is mid 16th century, Sarsen, formerly rendered. Stone tiled roof. Circular plan with stable door on north side and low door to south. Walls slightly battered. Open timber glover with bill finial. Interior has 15 tiers of nest boxes. No ladder. Documentary evidence indicates a building date between 1533 and 1569.

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2.61 km

Circles Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

2.63 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 deep man-made trench creating a mound which is nearly a mile round.

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2.77 km