I have visited this area many times over the years, at different times of the year and in different weather. The landscape feels so old and indeed it is. I have a regard for Avebury as I visited it as a boy on the way down to the West Country for our annual holiday. Since I now live in the South West I make a special journey up occasionally. John Aubrey (1626-1697) an antiquarian said of Avebury, "Avebury did as much excell Stoneheng, as a Cathedral does a Parish church,” I would agree as its history, excavation and layout is fascinating as well as far more atmospheric that Stone Henge, especially if you visit at times when there are few visitors.