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West Kennet Avenue and an earthwork bank east of West Kennett Farm

19 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome19 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Woodpigeon
  • 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

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Robin +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Robin +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Small Heath +42 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Wood Avens, Beech, Hawthorn +89 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 22 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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

23 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 route746 m
Named routeRef 403Length 746 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

13 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Ridgewaybyway open to all traffic · 37 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 37 mSurface gravelPath type: track
The Ridgewaybyway open to all traffic · 595 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 595 mSurface dirtPath type: track
The Ridgewaybyway open to all traffic · 405 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 405 mSurface dirtPath type: track
The Ridgewaybyway open to all traffic · 72 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 72 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Church Walkbridleway · 104 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 104 mSurface pavedPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Downland view towards West Kennet Avenue

Downland view towards West Kennet Avenue

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