Wessex Ridgeway - Part 2 - Hindon to Avebury
near Hindon, England (United Kingdom)
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Itinerary description
The track of the Part 1 of the Wessex Ridgeway can be found at https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/wessex-ridgeway-part-1-lyme-regis-to-hindon-96562432
Waypoints
Avebury village and Stone Circle
Avebury is famous for its stone circle, possibly the largest in the world.
Warminster
Although the trail only touches the edge of Warminster, a trip into the town is useful for accommodation and supplies.
Battlesbury Camp hill fort
One of the many Iron Age hill forts on the Ridgeway.
Heytesbury
This is one of several villages on the route, each with a church, pond and pub (two in this village).
Oldbury Castle hill fort and Lansdowne monument
On Cherhill Down stands the needle shaped Lansdowne monument built to commemorate Sir William Petty. The banks of Oldbury Castle hill fort also encircle the Down. Out of sight from the Wessex Ridgeway there is another white horse carved in the hill side.
Hindon
Hindon is a village with a shop, food and accommodation at the Lamb Inn.
Westbury White Horse and Bratton hill fort
Bratton Hill fort dates from the Iron Age, whereas the white horse dates from the 1600's. The white horse was created by removing turf from the hill side to expose the white chalk. In the 1950's it was concreted over to save maintenance. The concrete has turned an unappealing grey.
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