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Andover Group

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

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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

We will walk from Castle Hill Country Park car park, circling Old Sarum (good views over Salisbury), we cross the River Avon to Lower Woodford, on to Little Durnford (spot the unusual animals!). Then via The Avenue, crossing our outward route, to join Monarchs Way, returning via Ford to the Castle Hill Country Park.
Additional info - moderate, a couple of stiles, 2 stops. Note the early start - car sharing is strongly advised, as the (free) car park can get busy at weekends.

Saturday, 28 March 2026
Meeting time:
8:45 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
262m / 860ft
Type:
circular

Note the A343 is shut at Locombe Corner to access the start point of this walk use the A345 from Amesbury.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 36052 45045
Nearest postcode:
SP10 2NX
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Meeting time:
8:45 am

Meet to car share / convoy at Stannah Parking Bays, Anton Mill Rd Andover, please note that the meet time is the time that we intend to leave the car park. If leaving your car there, please put 'Andover Ramblers' note in the windscreen area. Parking by permission of Stannah. If you intend to go directly to the start point then inform the walk leader before hand in case of cancellation etc

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 14866 32746
Nearest postcode:
SP1 3GP
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Start time:
9:30 am

Castle Hill Country Park car park, on Roman Road to the NE of Salisbury Car sharing is strongly advised, as the (free) car park can get busy at weekends.

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