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Submitted by Andy B on Tuesday, 30 March 2004 Page Views: 17156
FunNow in its 14th Year. The Sarsen Walk Sunday 2nd May 2004 Avebury to Stonehenge Sponsored Walk or RunThe Sarsen Trail Walk and Neolithic Marathon, link the two World Heritage Sites of Avebury and Stonehenge, and take in a part of Salisbury Plain which is usually closed to the public.
Organised by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the 26 mile route crosses some of the finest downland countryside in Britain, and offers stunning views across the Avon Valley.
Walkers can either undertake the full 26 miles, or walk to/from the midway point - Redhorn Hill.
The Neolithic Marathon is a challenging cross country course, being multi-terrain and undulating. An added attraction for 1999 was the inclusion of a half marathon, from Wilsford Hill to Stonehenge, a 13-mile course of medium severity. Walkers on the Sarsen Trail
The route takes in the second half of the full marathon and includes a section across part of Salisbury Plain. These events are organised by dedicated volunteers to raise money for nature conservation in Wiltshire.
Come and enjoy Wiltshire - and help to protect wildlife for future generations
For further information, please fill in the on-line form on our website or contact Sheila Martin or Patrick Turner on (01380) 725670, ext 225 or e-mail sarsen@wiltshirewildlife.org