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Landscape walk - Waden Hill

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

  • Booking essential

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 the 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.

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 in the visitor reception of the barn.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing suitable for a walk in the countryside.

Accessibility

This is roughly a 5k walk over uneven ground with some steep slopes.

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