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Ashton Keynes

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Ashton Keynes

Ashton Keynes works well as a base: 5 minutes from Leigh, 25km from Avebury Stone Circle.

Ashton Keynes is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,400, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ashton Keynes sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ashton Keynes to your route.

About Ashton Keynes

Ashton Keynes is a village and civil parish in north Wiltshire, England which borders with Gloucestershire. The village is about 5 miles (8 km) south of Cirencester and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Cricklade. At the 2011 census the population of the parish, which includes the hamlet of North End, was 1,400. The village

Read more lies within the Cotswold Water Park and on both sides of the River Thames, which has many channels here. It is about 6.5 miles (10 km) from the river's source at Thames Head.

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Where is Ashton Keynes located?

Ashton Keynes is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6452 latitude, -1.9323 longitude.

What is the population of Ashton Keynes?

Ashton Keynes has a population of approximately 1,400 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,400
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.6452, -1.9323

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Ashton Keynes

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bibury

Charming Cotswolds village famously described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England, home to the iconic Arlington Row.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

The Classic Motor Hub

A curated classic car showroom and events space set in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Bibury.

14 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Avebury Stone Circle

Largest prehistoric stone circle in the world, enclosing an entire village and considered by many to be more atmospheric than Stonehenge.

25 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Castle Combe Circuit

A charming Wiltshire circuit in a picturesque Cotswolds village, one of England's oldest operational racing venues.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Castle Combe

A film-set medieval village of honey cottages with no visible modern intrusions, often called England's prettiest village.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Bourton-on-the-Water

Picturesque Cotswolds village known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' for its elegant low bridges spanning the River Windrush.

29 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Sudeley Castle

A Tudor castle near Winchcombe, the only private home where a queen of England, Katherine Parr, lies buried.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Stow-on-the-Wold

The highest Cotswold town, famed for its ancient market square and the yew-flanked north door of St Edward's Church.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Ashton Keynes

  • 52 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 53 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 53 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
  • 70 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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