West Kennet Long Barrow

We completed a nice circular walk from Avebury taking in Long Barrow, it’s so easy to find, well signed post. It’s free and easily accessible, makes a nice change and it offers some fabulous views.

I didn’t know what to expect really so didn’t have high expectations as it really was just a stop off from visiting Avebury and Silsbury Hill. Parking is in a couple of lay-bys on the A4 and gets busy. There’s about a 15-20 minute walk up gentle hill to get to the barrow which appears as a mound with rocks around the entrance to a small excavation of the chambers within. Very dark as no lighting. Tbh, not sure if it was really worth the time and effort to get there when there is so much more to see around the heritage site.

What a wonderful example of a prehistoric burial chamber and very well preserved. There's only enough parking for 5 or 6 cars on the roadside and an uphill walk to get to the chamber but very well worth it. It felt very haunting inside the barrow and I found myself trying to imagine what like must have been like all that time ago. When I visited there were some lit perfumed t-lights at the back of the chamber which was a lovely thought and showed immense respect from someone. I'd highly recommend you visit

Lovely hike to get to it from the A4 lay-by. Although don't do what I did and go as the sun is setting, as you'll have trouble getting back. But great sight to see if you're in the area. Takes 15-20 mins to have a nice pace up with the hill, and the same sort of time back down. Free to see, and if you time it right, it can be empty. From here you can see Silbury Hill too.

Amazing place with very peaceful and restful energy. Well preserved and making you amazed on how our ancestors lived. Great views on the Sillbury hill.

West Kennet Long Barrow is a burial place that has been partially excavated. The Barrow has an ambience of peace and stillness when you are fortunate enough to find solitude at this sacred place. The views are remarkable and it is hard to imagine it has changed much in the centuries (although it no doubt has).

Atmospheric in the Ancient chamber of our ancestors. Welcoming serene energy of the long barrow, and views over to Silbury Hill. Great place to visit at winter solstice eve.

This is fantastic.really shows the design and why placement and positioning was so important. Relations east to walk to from road with small spaces by grass verge to park briefly at.