Frankenbury at Godshill

South Wiltshire Group

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Overview

No booking needed. Note earlier start time and no stops on this brisk walk.

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Here's the route:

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/25955097/frankenbury-at-godshill?lat=50.94488&lon=-1.7744&zoom=12.5563&style=Leisure&type=2d

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 17043 16684
Nearest postcode:: SP6 2AY
what3words:: hosts.pokes.weeknight

Start time:: 9:30 am

From Salisbury take the A338 to Breamore then turn left, signposted Woodgreen, and follow the road until you come into the Woodgreen village. As you enter the village stay right, signposted Godshill, and turn right again, signposted Castle Hill. This will take you to the Forestry Commission Castle Hill car park with panoramic views over the Avon River.

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