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Medieval settlement remains immediately west of The Vicarage

3 ha

📷 Michael Dibb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.41077, -1.80967

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Robin
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 300m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Woodpigeon +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Woodpigeon +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Meadow Brown +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The RidgewayWalking route140 km
Named routeRef RWLength 140 kmNational walking route
Avebury Ridgeway WalkWalking route8 km

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.

Named routeLength 8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Wessex RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef WRRegional walking route
White Horse TrailWalking route
Named routeRef WHTRegional walking route
Pewsey Vale Circular WalkWalking route

The Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership has launched a new long-distance walking, cycling and riding route with the Vale of Pewsey at its heart.

Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

28 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 403Cycling route
Named routeRef 403National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route280 m
Named routeRef 403Length 280 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route378 m
Named routeRef 403Length 378 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route693 m
Named routeRef 403Length 693 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route
Named routeListed length 207km
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

West Overton houses [4]

📷 Michael Dibb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

West Overton houses [4]

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Avebury Stone CircleHistoric site3.6 km→✦Avebury henge and stone circlesHistoric site3.7 km→✦Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, cultivation, industrial and funerary remains on Fyfield, Overton and Manton DownsHistoric site2.9 km→✦West Kennet Avenue and an earthwork bank east of West Kennett FarmHistoric site2.4 km→✦Shrunken medieval village site E of Avebury TrusloeHistoric site4 km→✦Bowl barrow 50m south-east of the `Sanctuary' forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery.Historic site1.4 km→