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NEW WALK (Wardour Castle car park is inaccessible today) Alternative walk on Vernditch Chase.

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Overview

No booking needed. Note earlier start time and no stops on this brisk walk. A shorter, slower walk will also be starting from here at the same time with frequent stops. There are likely to be children and hopefully dogs on the shorter walk.

 

Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.2km / 5.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Roman Road and woodland with section on downland where blue butterflies should be abundant.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 03678 20072
Nearest postcode:
SP5 5RH
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Start time:
9:30 am

Martin Down NNR car park on the Salisbury - Blandford road.

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