AROUND WHADDON AND ALDERBURY ON THE DOWNS (SUNDAY JANUARY 19)

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Overview

This Sunday Ramble leaves Whaddon on Old Sarum Way before we climb onto Witherington, Standlynch and Barford Downs. We then head north along the route of the dismantled railway back towards Whaddon. Walking is mainly on excellent paths and tracks though there is a short stretch along Witherington Road. Map: EX130.

Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join this walk, please notify the walk leader (Jane O 07867865601) 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)

Dogs on leads

Sunday, 19 January 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 167.6m / 550ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 19288 26801
Nearest postcode:: SP5 3AE
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Please park considerately in Firs Road, Alderbury alongside the wood. What3words: measuring.neat.bonfires. Directions: coming from Salisbury on the Old Southampton Road, pass Alderbury Village Hall on your right and Firs Road is next on the left signposted to the school.

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