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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

From Abbots Well car park, we walk west along Hampton Ridge, with far reaching views, into Island Thorns Inclosure to Fritham. Crossing Fritham Plain, we pass Sloden Inclosure and drop down via Splash Bridge into Broomy Inclosure. After crossing Dockens Water, we head back to Abbots Well across Ogden's Purlieu with a steady ascent up Windmill Hill to the car park. The terrain is open and exposed heathland which can be very hot or wet depending on the weather conditions. Some pleasant walking in ancient woodlands. Good tracks, no stiles. Map: OL22. 

Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join this walk, please notify the walk leader (Gill B 07887947826) 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)

Assistance dogs only.

Sunday, 22 June 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 17767 12898
Nearest postcode:
SP6 2JD
what3words:
test.jugs.unity
Start time:
9:30 am

Abbots Well car park near Frogham SP6 2JD. What3words: test.jugs.unity

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