Wiltshire Mythical Driving Tour Experience

This mystical driving tour through ancient Wiltshire reveals a magical story weaving the myths, legends, and history of this land.
As you travel through this ancient landscape, you'll encounter the legends of King Arthur, King Alfred, and other mythical figures. The Blowing Stone's connection to King Alfred, the Uffington White Horse's possible link to the horse goddess Epona, and Dragon Hill's association with St. George.
This journey is more than just a tour; it's a pilgrimage through time and myth with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide who has known these places since young.
Each site you visit is a step back into the past, a chance to connect with the ancient spirit of the land and the timeless wisdom they hold. To be enjoyed by family, friends and lovers of nature and mystery.
Route may change depending on pick-up location.

Meeting Point

12 Ramsden Rd

12 Ramsden Rd, London SW12 8QX, UK

Waitrose Car park. We will meet nearby to the entrance of the car park.

What's included:

• Guide: In-person: English

What to expect:

Duration: between 9 hours and 10 hours

Blowing Stone

Blowingstone Hill, Wantage, OX12 9QE

The Blowing Stone is a perforated sarsen stone, located in Kingston Lisle, Oxfordshire. Legend has it that King Alfred used the stone to summon his troops before the Battle of Ashdown in 871 AD. When blown into, the stone emits a loud, trumpet-like sound that can be heard for miles

30 minutes

White Horse Hill

Uffington, SN7 7QJ

The White Horse may have served as a territorial marker or fertility symbol. The site's strategic position along the Ridgeway, Britain's oldest road, suggests it was a significant ceremonial location. The alignment with the winter solstice hints at its use in ancient rituals.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ashbury

Ashbury

Passing by this ancient village associated with the legends of Alfred the Great.

Pass by without stopping

The Cathedral Oak

Savernake, Marlborough SN8 3HW, UK

The Cathedral Oak is one of the oldest trees in Savernake Forest, dating back over 1,000 years

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Avebury

Avebury

Avebury is the largest megalithic stone circle in the world, dating back over 4,500 years. It may have been used for rituals, astronomical observations, and communal gatherings. The nearby Red Lion Pub is said to be haunted.
We will have lunch in Avebury, where you can choose to eat at the Pub, or have your own picnic.

2 hours, 30 minutes

St James's Church

1 Church Walk, Avebury, Marlborough SN8 1RG, UK

The Red Lion Pub, located within the Avebury stone circle, is reputedly one of the most haunted pubs in England. It dates back to the 16th century and has a well inside the bar area.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

West Kennet Long Barrow

Avebury, SN8 1QH

The barrow's alignment with the sunrise on certain days suggests it was used for rituals marking the passage of time and the seasons.
We also visit the secret spring nearby.

1 hour

Silbury Hill

1 Silbury Hill Cottage A4, Avebury, SN8 1QH

Silbury Hill is the largest prehistoric man-made mound in Europe. Its purpose remains a mystery, but some theories suggest it was a symbolic "pregnant" Earth Mother goddess.

45 minutes

Savernake Forest

Off the A4, Marlborough

We go to see an ancient Oak Tree

45 minutes