Starting at the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site, this walk takes you through the remains of the largest stone circle in the world and along the West Kennet Avenue into beautiful, rolling chalk downland.
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51.43, -1.84 · rel 9473869
51.43, -1.84 · rel 9473869
Avebury Ridgeway Walk
A 8,5 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Wiltshire.
Loop walk
start = finish · Wiltshire
8,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Waden Hill
summit ·
261 m off route
2,5 km
30%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Avebury Ridgeway Walk is 8.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Avebury Ridgeway Walk takes approximately 2h 7min to complete.
Yes, Avebury Ridgeway Walk is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Avebury Ridgeway Walk starts near coordinates 51.4282, -1.8566.
Avebury Ridgeway Walk is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Avebury Ridgeway Walk is maintained and managed by National Trust.