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Hurlers Stone Circles walk, Cornwall
Discover a host of Neolithic and Bronze Age artefacts – including the incredible Hurlers Stone Circles – on this 4.2-mile walk across Bodmin Moor in Cornwall
Crymych walk, Pembrokeshire
Walk a section of The Golden Road from Crymych village in search of Gors Fawr Stone Circle, one of many sacred sites in the Preseli Hills
Avebury walk, Wiltshire
Explore Avebury Stone Circles, Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow on this 5.4-mile walk through Wiltshire's rolling countryside
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Avebury: visit the world's largest stone circle
Set deep in the picturesque countryside of Wiltshire, Avebury boasts the largest stone circle in the world. Visit this incredible site and unravel the mysteries surrounding the monoliths, walk among them, explore nearby Avebury Manor, Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow, then round the day off with a well-deserved drink in the Red Lion pub...
Earliest known animal carvings in Scotland discovered
Prehistoric carvings of deer have been found at Kilmartin Glen, Scotland, providing the first clear examples of animal rock art in the UK.
Long barrows in Britain: history and best to visit
Here is our guide to the best long barrows to visit in Britain, including a brief look at the history of each ancient site.
Guide to Neolithic Britain: when was the Neolithic period, history and best sites to visit
After the first farmers arrived in Britain around 4000 BC, new settlements and extraordinary monuments started appearing across the land. The Neolithic period had begun – our guide to Neolithic Britain looks at the history of this period of change, plus the best historic sites to visit