The walk goes down to Calstone Wellington from Small Grains, then rises from Ranscombe Bottom onto Calstone Down and Cherhill Down, using a mixture of permissive paths and footpaths. It returns using byways and the Roman Road to Baltic Farm and then follows a scenic part of the Wansdyke, and the Wessex Ridgeway, back to Smallgrains.
There is an option for a shorter walk of 6 miles. This leaves the route at the Roman Road and follows this back to the start.
Given good weather we should have wonderful views. There are a small number of stiles and one notable up and down. A stick(s) may be useful as chalk can be slippery when wet. There may be livestock en route. Please bring refreshments for 2 stops