Treks and cycle events
Stonehenge to Avebury Trek
Location: Wiltshire
Duration: 1 day
Distance: 26 miles
Difficulty: Tough
Registration fee: £59
Fundraising target: £120
Starting at the prehistoric circles of Stonehenge we'll take a trip through 6000 years of British history as we make our way to the Neolithic henge monument of Avebury.
Stonehenge is the most famous stone circle in the world and Avebury contains the largest stone circle in Europe.
Crossing beautiful countryside with an abundance of wildlife and plants, we'll cross historic chalk downs dotted with ancient earth-works and burial mounds.
Passing the highest point in Wiltshire and the ancient landmark of Silbury Hill, we'll reach the finish in Avebury ancient stones.
Dates
29 June 2013
Itinerary
Starting early the trek begins south along the tracks of the Avon Valley, before reaching a large expanse of MOD training land. With unique access to this flora and fauna rich land, we cross the Salisbury Plain on a route rarely accessible to walkers. We'll then head north to join the White Horse trail to Pewsey, where we'll pass the village's unique white chalk horse, originally cut in 1785.
The route then drops down to the village of Alton Barnes, where we follow the Kennett and Avon canal passed farmland before reaching the half-way point, near the River Avon.
Skirting a prehistoric long-barrow, we climb steeply onto a ridge for great views through open valleys. The area is famous for it's crop circles, so keep an eye out. We'll then pass Silbury Hill, the tallest prehistoric human-made mound in Europe. The purpose of the 4,750 year old chalk remains unknown, but would have taken 18 million man-hours to construct.
It's then onto the Avebury finish line, among the unique landscape of stone circles and barrows.
What's included
- Training guide
- Kit list
- Food
- Marshaled route
- Optional transfer from Salisbury
What's excluded
- Personal travel insurance
- Extra food
- Clothing (be prepared for all weather)
Other information
The 26 mile walk should take between 8-12 hours.
It's a tough one-day walk, so you'll need to be fit.
It's not a race - we encourage you to go at your own pace.
Click here to download a detailed information pack or email our events team.
About Discover Adventure
Discover Adventure have many years' experience of organising challenge events. Challenges are run on a minimum impact basis. Discover Adventure have been awarded 5 stars as a responsible tour operator.
