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South Wiltshire Group

We are the South Wiltshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This Sunday ramble takes us up onto the Marlborough Downs where, weather permitting, we should have fantastic views across the Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Beauty. The walk comprises wide tracks and grassy paths which can be overgrown in places. After reaching Barbury Hill where the Iron Age hill fort is situated, we return through fields where the Sarsen Stones can still be clearly seen. Map: EX157. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join this walk, please notify the walk leader (Liz P 07768621058) or email swrsundaywalks@gmail.com.

If you would like to car share, please let the walk leader know when you book and we will hopefully be able to facilitate this.

There will be two stops during the day for coffee and lunch (please bring a picnic)

 

Sunday, 1 October 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 15974 69973
Nearest postcode:
SN8 1PL
what3words:
befitting.standards.evenings
Start time:
9:30 am

Car park (free). Head out from Marlborough on the A4 and take the first turn right signed Manton. The car park (marked on the OS map) is off to the left approx 1 mile. What3words: befitting.standards.evenings.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking