Sweet Track Walk (Heritage Open Days)

By Somerset Wetlands NNR (Natural England)

Step back in time and tread the ancient paths of Neolithic Britain with a guided walk along the famed Sweet Track on the Somerset Levels.

Date and time

Location

Avalon Marshes Centre

Avalon Marshes Centre Glastonbury BA6 9TT United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 3 hours, 30 minutes
  • In person

About this event

Step back in time and tread the ancient paths of Britain's Neolithic history with a guided walk along the famed Sweet Track. Preserved in the peat of Shapwick Heath for nearly 6000 years, the timber trackway offers a fascinating insight into prehistoric engineering, woodwork and travel.

Led by Reserve Manager Jon Macaulay, this exclusive 3-hour tour will start at the Avalon Marshes Centre and take you onto the Shapwick Heath reserve.

Cost

The guided tour is free as part of the national Heritage Open Days celebration.

Enquiries

For more information contact somersetnnrs@naturalengland.org.uk.

Dogs

Please note that dogs, with the exception of guide dogs, are not permitted on this section of Shapwick Heath.

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Somerset Wetlands NNR (Natural England)

The Avalon Marshes, a magical wetland landscape, lies at the heart of the Somerset Levels and Moors. Managed by Natural England and partners, it is nationally important for its rich cultural heritage and diversity of wildlife, with Glastonbury Tor, the Isle of Avalon and some of Britain’s best wetland nature reserves.

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