Bishopdown Open Space

South Wiltshire Group

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Overview

A gentle stroll around recently created Castle Hill Country Park in Salisbury. Can easily be extended for a circuit of the ramparts at Old Sarum depending on weather and whoever turns up. No booking. Children & dogs welcome.

Sunday, 30 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly
Introductory walk
Pushchair friendly
No Stiles
Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 14875 32748
Nearest postcode:: SP1 3GP
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Open Space Public Car Park (free) off Ford Rd.

Upcoming walks with South Wiltshire Group

Bishopdown Open Space

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 3.0 miles

THE DONHEADS (SUNDAY MARCH 30)

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.5 miles

Around Timsbury (near Romsey)

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Martin Down

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.9 miles

South of Broadchalke

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.3 miles

Around Timsbury (near Romsey)

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

KINGSCLERE AND WATERSHIP DOWN (SUNDAY APRIL 06)

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.5 miles

Bentley Wood-Hound Wood-Farley

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 4.5 miles

Coombe Bissett

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

BOOKING NEEDED (MAX 14) CHITTERNE - CHITTERNE DOWN - COPEHILL DOWN

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

Sidbury Hill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 3.6 miles

Sidbury Hill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 3.6 miles

FOVANT CIRCULAR WALK (SUNDAY APRIL 13)

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

The Ebble: Broadchalke East

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Figsbury Ring

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.3 miles

Park Hill Fort, Stourhead

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 3.7 miles

Park Hill Fort, Stourhead

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 3.7 miles

WOODLANDS VIA EDMONDSHAM AND CRANBORNE CASTLE (SUNDAY APRIL 20)

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 12.0 miles

Whiteparish to Dean Hill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

East Grimstead

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.4 miles

BENTLEY BREEZER (SUNDAY APRIL 27)

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 10.3 miles

Cranborne-Boveridge-Cranborne Castle Circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.1 miles

High Grove Farm to Duncliffe

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 4.4 miles

Roger's Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 3.0 miles

High Grove Farm to Duncliffe

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 4.4 miles

Whiteparish to Dean Hill

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

BOOKING NEEDED (MAX 14) CROCKERTON FIRS - WEST END - ELCOMBE DOWN - NORRINGTON

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.1 miles

From Salisbury Cathedral

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Figure of eight of Castle Hill Country Park and Old Sarum

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 4.5 miles

River Nadder

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

River Bourne Wander

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 4.0 miles

Dean to Salisbury Train Walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.6 miles

BOOKING NEEDED (MAX 14) BERWICK ST JAMES - SERRINGTON - STOFORD

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

HEYTESBURY 4 PEAK CHALLENGE (SUNDAY JUNE 15)

Start:

Difficulty:: Strenuous

Distance:: 11.0 miles

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

Join now for just £3.58 per month