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Walking the Sarsen Way
Stonehenge, Avebury, Salisbury and the Cranborne Droves Way
ISBN
9781786311269
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Published
27 May 2024
Edition
First
Pages
120
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .75cm
Weight
140g
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Guidebook to the Sarsen Way (79km) from Coate Water Park to Salisbury and the Cranborne Droves Way (28km) connecting Salisbury to Wessex Ridgeway at Win Green. These long-distance paths are part of the Great Chalk Way. Suggested 2-8 day itineraries, OS maps, accommodation options, and reverse route descriptions are included.
Seasons
The two routes can be undertaken at any time of the year, although between early spring and the end of autumn offers the chance of more settled weather and better walking conditions. Routes can get muddy in winter.Centres
Swindon, Chiseldon, Avebury, Durrington, Amesbury, Great Durnford, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Shaftesbury.Difficulty
Fairly low level walking to suit most ages and abilities; no difficulties apart from some short steep uphill and downhill sections, can be muddy in winter, some road crossings and sections along quiet country roads and lanes that require care.Must See
The Sarsen Way from Coate Water Country Park on the outskirts of Swindon to Salisbury, home to a stunning medieval cathedral, passing Barbury Castle, the Vale of Pewsey, Salisbury Plain, Old Sarum and a number of picturesque villages. Optional loops take in visits of the stunning prehistoric sites at Avebury and Stonehenge (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The Cranborne Droves Way from Salisbury to Win Green meandering through Cranborne Chase with an optional ending at Shaftesbury, home to the famed Gold Hill.ISBN
9781786311269
Availability
Published
Published
27 May 2024
Edition
First
Pages
120
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .75cm
Weight
140g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
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Overview
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Guidebook to the Sarsen Way (79km) from Coate Water Park to Salisbury and the Cranborne Droves Way (28km) connecting Salisbury to Wessex Ridgeway at Win Green. These long-distance paths are part of the Great Chalk Way. Both can be walked in a week and are suitable for all abilities.
The routes are presented in 8 stages, ranging from 10.5km to 17.3km. Reverse route descriptions are also included.
- Step-by-step route descriptions plus 1:50k OS mapping
- Centres include Swindon, Chiseldon, Avebury, Durrington, Amesbury, Great Durnford, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Shaftesbury
- Comprehensive planning information and notes on sites along the route
- GPX files available to download
- The compact format is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or the top of a rucksack
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Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
Route summary table
Map key
Introduction
The Sarsen Way, Cranborne Droves Way and the Great Chalk Way
Geology and nature
History
When to walk and equipment
Getting to and staying along the route
Maps and GPS
Safety
Waymarking and access
Using this guide
Planning your walk
The Sarsen Way
Stage 1 Coate Water to Barbury Castle
Stage 2 Barbury Castle to Overton Hill
Stage 3 Overton Hill to Upavon
Stage 4 Upavon to Netheravon
Stage 5 Netheravon to Amesbury
Stage 6 Amesbury to Salisbury Cathedral
The Cranborne Droves Way
Stage 1 Salisbury Cathedral to Cow Down Hill
Stage 2 Cow Down Hill to Win Green or Shaftesbury
Appendix A Useful contacts
Appendix B Selected accommodation near the route
Appendix C Further reading
Appendix D Stage facilities planner
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Updates
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We are always grateful to readers for information about any discrepancies between a guidebook and the facts on the ground. If you would like to send some information to us then please use our contact form. They will be published here following review by the author(s).
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By Steve Davison
Steve Davison is a writer and photographer who has written a number of books, including several guidebooks published by Cicerone. He has also written articles for a range of outdoor magazines and other publications. A keen hill walker for most of his life, with interests in nature, geology and the countryside, Steve is a qualified Mountain Leader and has also previously worked as a part-time outdoor education instructor. He is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. Find out more about him at www.stevedavison.co.uk.
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