Avebury The Avenue, West Kennett and The Sanctuary

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Overview

Avebury The Avenue, West Kennett and The Sanctuary.

Refreshment break at The Sanctuary if weather is suitable.

One hill, some stiles.

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Meeting time:: 9:45 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: 25m / 82ft
Type:: circular

Carparking £7 for non-NT members.

10 miles from Swindon.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 18700 85001
Nearest postcode:: SN3 5FA
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Meeting time:: 9:45 am

Covingham MiniMart carpark, St Pauls Drive Covingham

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 09899 69601
Nearest postcode:: SN8 1RF
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Start time:: 10:30 am

National Trust carpark, Beckhampton Road Avebury £7 parking fee to non-NT members, so share lifts with a NT member.

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