Woodhenge, The Cursus, Stonehenge Down, Normanton Down, River Avon and Amesbury.

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Overview

Woodhenge, The Cursus, Stonehenge Down, Normanton Down, River Avon and Amesbury.

Classic Wiltshire World Heritage sites and open downland, avoiding the ripoff charges for distant views of Stonehenge.

Saturday, 12 October 2024

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 11:44 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:46 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 61m / 200ft
Type:: linear

Return bus X5 from Amesbury at 16:46 or 17:44.

Optional refreshments at end of walk at Wetherspoons if bus times allow.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
No car needed
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 15099 84901
Nearest postcode:: SN1 1BF
what3words:: guard.radio.chefs

Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Meet 10:00 Swindon Bus Station Bay 8 for 10:10 Bus X5 to A345 Woodhenge (Durrington) bus stop, arrive 11:44.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 15200 43501
Nearest postcode:: SP4 7AR
what3words:: unsettled.asked.clinking

Start time:: 11:44 am

A345 Woodhenge bus stop, Countess Road, south of Durrington Walls.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 15559 41461
Nearest postcode:: SP4 7AN
what3words:: limelight.montage.devotion

Estimated finish time:: 4:46 pm

Amesbury bus stop The Centre

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