The Archaeology Trail & the Ridgeway loop from Avebury — North Wessex Downs
The Archaeology Trail & the Ridgeway loop from Avebury — North Wessex Downs
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The Archaeology Trail & the Ridgeway loop from Avebury — North Wessex Downs
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8.69km
90m
Hiking
The Archaeology Trail & the Ridgeway loop from Avebury offers a moderate hiking experience through rolling chalk downland. You'll cover 5.4 miles (8.7 km) with an elevation gain of 290 feet (89 metres), taking about 2 hours and 18 minutes. The terrain features hard tracks, pavements, and gently sloping chalk…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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519 m
Avebury Stone Circle
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
842 m
West Kennet Avenue
Highlight (Segment) • Monument
Tip by
5.62 km
The Ridgeway National Trail
Highlight • Historical Site
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8.20 km
The Red Lion, Avebury
Highlight • Restaurant
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8.69 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.80 km
2.42 km
1.30 km
114 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.09 km
1.97 km
1.30 km
814 m
446 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (220 m)
Lowest point (150 m)
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Wednesday 6 May
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Trail Reviews
Clear paths to follow but mind the chalk on the return 2km. No problem with hiking boots. A beautiful NT village with the must see stone circle and Avenue, in addition to the surrounding countryside landscape linking to the Ridgeway. Refreshments at the NT shop or Unhenged in Avebury are well worth it.
A great little walk that starts and finishes at the Red Lion Pub in Avebury. Taking in the famous Stone circle at Avebury the route takes you down the Avenue and up towards the Ridgeway. On the way to the Ridgeway, you pass the Wishing Stone. Following the Ridgeway, you can see part of the top of the valley of stones. I did waste a bit of time looking for a sharpening stone (didn't find it), before heading back down to Avebury.