Sweet Track Walk
Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9TT
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 Ranger Jon Macaulay, this exclusive 3-hour tour will start at the Avalon Marshes Centre and take you onto the Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1030-1330
Location & directions
Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9TT
- Directions:
- Park at the Avalon Marshes Centre on the Somerset Levels. The entrance is on Shapwick Road between Shapwick and Westhay. The postcode BA6 9TT takes you to within half a mile, or you can use the what3words \\\cave.logbook.icon. Meet in the courtyard of the Avalon Marshes Centre.
- Contact on day:
- Natalie Watson
- Telephone number:
- +441458860120
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking is essential. Follow the link the our Eventbrite page.
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sweet-track-walk-tickets-895290587247
- Booking closes:
- 06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Park and meet at the Avalon Marshes Centre, before journeying onto the Shapwick Heath NNR by foot. The route of the tour encompasses the Sweet Track Trail within the flooded woodland and reed swamp of the reserve, which is unsuitable for wheelchair users. In places it will include narrow paths, steps, and stiles. Please wear suitable clothing.
Additional information
The guided tour is free as part of the national Heritage Open Days celebration. For more information contact [email protected]. Please note that dogs, with the exception of guide dogs, are not permitted on this section of Shapwick Heath.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 3 hour(s)
