We are the North West Wiltshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This walk is part of the North Wessex Downs Walking Festival 2023.
A leisurely midsummer walk in the historic Avebury Area. We start from the Old Bath Road/Wessex Ridgeway and head towards Avebury passing Beckhampton Long Barrow then the field with the Long Stones (Adam and Eve). We can make a short detour over a stile to walk through the wildflower meadow, up to the stones then back to the route. We head into Avebury Trusloe then out on a by-way (views to barrows on Windmill Hill) then head back towards the Downs. We return over Knoll Down. If the sun is shining, there will still be butterflies flying and we should be able to hear corn buntings.
BOOKING FOR THIS WALK IS REQUIRED.
There are only 20 places on this walk so booking is essential.
If you are a Ramblers member, please bring your membership card. Please book your place through the North Wessex Downs Walking Festival web site.
Notes on the setting and wildlife will be provided.
If you would like a lift from Chippenham or Calne, please contact the walk leader after booking (their number will be on your booking confirmation)
The walk starts from the Lay-by on A4 (the Ridgeway/ Old Bath Road) 0.7 mile north-west of Beckhampton. Grid Ref SU076 692. What3Words: Shopper.optimists.amuse . Please park thoughtfully.
