Avebury - Savernake Forest

From Norman times to the Tudor period the ancient Savernake Forest (8mi/13km southeast of Avebury) was the hunting preserve of England's kings, teeming with wild boar and red deer. In the 18th century the landscape architect "Capability" Brown planted it with deciduous trees. Today the forest's pleasant paths and picnic places offer visitors the opportunity to relax. The Grand Avenue with its splendid old beeches is particularly lovely.