Wroughton To Avebury

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.09 km
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    Calculated time: 4h 50 
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    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
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    Vertical gain: + 180 m
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    Vertical drop: - 127 m
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    Highest point: 270 m
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    Lowest point: 110 m
  • ⚐
    District: Wroughton 
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    Start: N 51.52518° / W 1.80039°
  • ⚑
    End: N 51.428407° / W 1.854636°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 110 m - Start near 15 Elcombe Ave, Wroughton, Swindon, Swindon SN4 9EL, UK
  2. 2 : km 0 - alt. 110 m - Head east on Elcombe Ave toward Whalley Cres
  3. 3 : km 0.16 - alt. 111 m - Head southeast on Wharf Rd/B4005 toward Perry's Ln
  4. 4 : km 0.28 - alt. 115 m - Head southeast on Wharf Rd/B4005 toward Perry's Ln
  5. 5 : km 0.39 - alt. 117 m - Head southeast on Wharf Rd/B4005 toward Hall Cl
  6. 6 : km 0.51 - alt. 119 m - Head southeast on Wharf Rd/B4005 toward High St/A4361
  7. 7 : km 0.55 - alt. 119 m - Turn left onto High St/A4361
  8. 8 : km 0.62 - alt. 118 m - Head east on High St/A4361 toward Ely Ct
  9. 9 : km 0.71 - alt. 118 m - Head east on High St/A4361
  10. 10 : km 0.74 - alt. 118 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Priors Hill
  11. 11 : km 0.8 - alt. 117 m - Slight left onto The Pitchens
  12. 12 : km 0.91 - alt. 119 m - Head southeast on The Pitchens toward St Helens Gardens
  13. 13 : km 1.03 - alt. 121 m - Head east on The Pitchens toward St Helens Gardens
  14. 14 : km 1.17 - alt. 122 m - Turn right onto Marlborough Rd/B4005
  15. 15 : km 1.19 - alt. 123 m - Head southeast on Marlborough Rd/B4005 toward Green's Ln
  16. 16 : km 1.36 - alt. 132 m - Turn right onto Overtown Hill
  17. 17 : km 1.4 - alt. 134 m - Head southeast on Overtown Hill toward Coombe Cl
  18. 18 : km 1.52 - alt. 141 m - Head southeast on Overtown Hill
  19. 19 : km 1.64 - alt. 153 m - Head southeast on Overtown Hill
  20. 20 : km 1.73 - alt. 162 m - Head south on Overtown Hill
  21. 21 : km 1.82 - alt. 168 m - Head south on Overtown Hill
  22. 22 : km 1.91 - alt. 172 m - Head south on Overtown Hill
  23. 23 : km 1.95 - alt. 175 m - Slight left
  24. 24 : km 2 - alt. 177 m - Head southeast
  25. 25 : km 2.09 - alt. 179 m - Head southeast
  26. 26 : km 2.2 - alt. 180 m - Head south
  27. 27 : km 2.3 - alt. 182 m - Head south
  28. 28 : km 2.4 - alt. 184 m - Head west
  29. 29 : km 2.54 - alt. 185 m - Head south
  30. 30 : km 2.68 - alt. 183 m - Head south
  31. 31 : km 2.77 - alt. 184 m - Head south
  32. 32 : km 12.59 - alt. 226 m - Turn right onto Herepath
  33. 33 : km 15.06 - alt. 159 m - Turn left onto A4361
  34. 34 : km 15.09 - alt. 159 m - Turn slight right onto High Street
  35. E : km 15.09 - alt. 159 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Ogbourne St George to Avebury, The Ridgeway the Other Way

Association or club
↔21.93 km ↗+250 m ↘-244 m ◔7h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Ogbourne St. George (Wiltshire)

The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. The Stage 6 is a short walk as you will probably have to continue a bit further to get a place to stay and maybe head to Swindon or Trowbridge for onward travel. The countryside is a mixture of arable land, changing colour with the seasons, and areas of sheep or cattle grazed grassland. Some of the best views are from Smeathe’s Ridge as you climb gently up to Barbury Castle.

Walking Avebury, West Kennett and Silbury Hill

Walker
↔10.79 km ↗+100 m ↘-104 m ◔3h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)

This Wiltshire walk provides a way of visiting many of the interesting World Heritage Neolithic sites around the village of Avebury including the Stone Circle, Silbury Hill and West Kennett Long Barrow.

Walking Hackpen Hill and Overton Down from Avebury

Walker
Hackpen Hill and Overton Down from Avebury
↔14.56 km ↗+127 m ↘-124 m ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)

The North Wessex Downs provides some good walking terrain and this extended route from Avebury takes you onto the downs to follow a section of the Ridgeway.

Walking Savernake Forest

Walker
Savernake Forest
↔6.62 km ↗+69 m ↘-68 m ◔2h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Savernake (Wiltshire)

Starting from Postern Hill Car Park this circular route explore much of the beautiful forest including several of the named oaks and the arboretum.

Walking The Ridgeway, Waylands Smithy and Uffington Castle from Ashdown House

Walker
↔13.20 km ↗+155 m ↘-160 m ◔4h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)

This walk combines one of the best sections of the Ridgeway and the start of the Lambourn Valley Way with visits to two ancient monuments. It is easy walking; the paths are either well-made or on well-drained chalk downland.

Walking Ashdown House circular via White Horse and Berkshire Border

Walker
↔12.47 km ↗+150 m ↘-152 m ◔4h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)

This circular walk starts from Ashdown House. On the way you will be able to enjoy the White Horse Hill and Alfred’s Castle then spectacular views of the Vale of the White Horse.

Walking The Red Lion, Axford

Walker
↔8.23 km ↗+68 m ↘-75 m ◔2h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Ramsbury (Wiltshire)

This circular walk brings you to visit Axford area along River Kennet.

Walking Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy

Walker
Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy
↔5.07 km ↗+79 m ↘-79 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)

This short walk on the North Wessex Downs offers wonderful and the chance to explore some fine ancient monuments including the Uffungton White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.

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