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Getting here
51.29860, -1.83572
About Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites
Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) in Wiltshire, England. The WHS covers two large areas of land separated by about 24 kilometres (15 mi), rather than a specific monument or building. The sites were inscribed as co-listings in 1986.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦43+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Corn Bunting and Linnet
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦43+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Corn Bunting and Linnet
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Corn Bunting, Linnet, Stonechat +40 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Grade I listed building: AVEBURY MANOR
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Corn Bunting, Linnet, Stonechat +40 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Carrot Mining Bee, Bellflower Blunthorn Bee, Broken-belted Bumblebee · last seen 2023
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 68 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Sarsen WayWalking route
White Horse TrailWalking 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.
🚴Cycling
20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Mercian WayCycling route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Alternative RouteCycling route142 m
Main RouteCycling route8.6 km
Main RouteCycling route10.2 km
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
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.
🐴Horse riding
150 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Herepathbridleway · 373 m
Alexander Roadbyway open to all traffic · 435 m
Alexander Roadbyway open to all traffic · 177 m
Herepathbyway open to all traffic · 97 m
Herepathbridleway · 877 m
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