Salisbury to Old Sarum along the Avon River

South Wiltshire Group

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Overview

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

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 61m / 200ft
Type:: circular

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No booking needed but contact Grant on 07950041297 if there has been heavy rain.

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 14143 29837
Nearest postcode:: SP2 7TQ
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Meet on bridge over the Avon River on Crane Street or join us along the route. There is public parking off Crane Bridge Road.

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