AMESBURY - STONEHENGE - GREAT DURNFORD (SUNDAY MAY 18)

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Overview

This walk, part of the South Wilts Ramblers walking weekend, commences through Amesbury town centre towards Stonehenge with excellent views of the Stones. We then return via Springbottom on to Great Durnford and return along Amesbury Down. Please note we do have to cross the A303 once.

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)

Assistance dogs only.

Sunday, 18 May 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 191.1m / 627ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 14968 41125
Nearest postcode:: SP4 7BE
what3words:: during.fizzled.nightcap

Start time:: 9:30 am

Please park in Amesbury Recreation Ground car park (free), Recreation Road, Amesbury. What3words: during.fizzled.nightcap.

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