Name: 15 Spaces - Fyfield Downs Circular
Start: 2024-12-15T09:30:00Z
End: 2024-12-15T15:30:00Z

Join us for a captivating 10 mile walk exploring the stunning Fyfield Downs and its fascinating history! On the circular route we’ll visit:

* Sarsen Stones & The Polisher Fyfield Downs is famous for its sarsen stones, scattered across the landscape like remnants of a bygone era. These hard, sandstone blocks were naturally formed during the Ice Age and were later quarried for monuments like Stonehenge and Avebury. We'll also visit The Polisher, an intriguing groove on a sarsen stone believed to have been used to smooth tools thousands of years ago. Imagine ancient hands working this very surface—it’s a humbling connection to the past.
* The Devil’s Den Dolmen This atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber is a true highlight. Known as The Devil’s Den, it consists of massive upright sarsens supporting a hefty capstone. With a history stretching back to 4000 BCE, this dolmen offers a window into the burial customs of early Britons—and plenty of stories to ignite the imagination.
* The Sanctuary On our return, we'll pause at The Sanctuary, a site once marked by timber and stone circles and thought to have been a ceremonial center connected to Avebury. Though only markers remain today, the site retains a palpable sense of mystery, with its alignment to ancient routes like the Ridgeway.

This could be a wet and muddy hike. Please bring full waterproofs and poles if you have them. To secure your place on this hike, first join the waitlist, then please pay £2.50 to Mahmoud Shah account number: 93481090 sort code: 608371 you will then be moved onto the going list.

This payment is non-refundable. It will only be refunded in the event of a cancellation.

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