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Guided landscape walk: Waden Hill circuit

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 their 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.

Walks begin at 1:30pm and finish around 4pm, they are around 3-4 miles. They include a steep incline and muddy or uneven ground, but no stiles.

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 at visitor reception in the barn.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing suitable for a walk in the countryside.

Accessibility

This is roughly a 3 miles walk over uneven ground with some steep slopes.

Upcoming events

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Art demonstration with Sarah Hobley, artist in residence 

See Sarah Hobley demonstrating the creative process of her sculpted ceramics and find out more about her Avebury project. The finished pieces will evoke the experience of walking the Avebury landscape throughout the year.

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on
29 Apr 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00
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Guided walk with Sarah Hobley, artist in residence 

Join a short, relaxed walk for artists and others looking with new eyes at the textures, colours, atmosphere of natural and created Avebury.

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on
13 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
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'Drawing Closer': art walk with Tamsin Loveday 

Join local artist Tamsin Loveday on a creative walk amongst the Avebury stones, exploring and connecting creatively through a series of artistic prompts.

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on
18 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
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Guided tour of Avebury Manor Garden 

Join a tour of the beautiful Avebury Manor Garden with Head Gardener Garry to learn about seasonal highlights, a varied history, and exciting new developments in the historic garden rooms.

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on
22 May to 17 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 11:30
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