Walking Routes in Wiltshire

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Wiltshire Walks
Route Name	Pic	Distance	Description
Avon Valley Path		34 miles (55 km)	This wonderful path takes you from Salisbury to Christchurch on the South Coast. You start by the magnificent cathedral in Salisbury and head south towards Downton. The path then continues through Woodgreen and Godshill Wood before you arrive at the lovely Hampshire town of Fordingridge. The next section is particularly pleasant taking you along the River Avon to Ibsley where the path passes through the Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve which has a variety of wildlife to enjoy. The final section then follows the river into Christchurch where you finish at the priory. For more information on this walk please click here
Chippenham to Calne Railway Path		6 miles (10 km)	This is a nice easy cycle or walk along the disused railway path from Chippenham to Calne. It follows NCN route 403 and includes lovely riverside runs along the River Avon and the River Marden. The route is almost entirely traffic free so is an ideal option for a family cycle ride or easy walk
Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path		9 miles (14 km)	This is a nice easy cycle or walking route along the now disused Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway. It starts in Marlborough where you cross the River Kennet and head into the countryside along the path. You will pass through the pretty villages of Ogbourne St Andrew and Ogbourne St George before finishing at Chiseldon. This is a nice easy, traffic free ride so ideal families looking for a safe route. This route is also suitable for walkers looking for a peaceful easy walk. This route links nicely with the Chiseldon Timberland Trail which runs on from Chiseldon to Swindon.
Chiseldon Timberland Trail		4 miles (6.5 km)	This short easy cycle or walk trail runs from Swindon to Chiseldon along the the old Swindon to Marlborough railway line. The trail starts near Swindon Country Cricket Ground and heads to the lovely Coate Water Country Park where you can hire boats or try your hand at the crazy golf. The route then joins the disused railway path which takes you to Chiseldon and includes a stretch through a delightful bluebell wood. For walkers the best start point is at Coate Water where there is parking next to the trail start.
Clarendon Way		24 miles (39 km)	Travel from Hampshire into Wiltshire on the Clarendon Way and enjoy some wonderful scenery. The path starts next to Salisbury Cathedral and heads through Clarendon Park and past the ruins of Clarendon Palace before a short wooded section takes you to Pitton. You then cross the hills to West and Middle Winterslow and descend into Broughton where you join a lovely country lane that takes you onto Houghton. Here you cross the River Test on your way to King's Somborne. Another wooded section through Parnholt woods then leads to the beautiful Farley Mount Country Park where at the highest point there is a pyramid shaped folly that gives the park its name. The final section sees the walker descend into Winchester, passing through the outskirts and then along the River Itchen to finish next to the cathedral.
Cotswold Canals		41 miles (66 km)	Follow a series of delightful waterways from Framilode to Lechlade on this waterside walk through Gloucestershire. The walk starts at Framilode, next to the River Severn and folows the Stroudwater Canal and the River Frome to the market town of Stroud. You continue to Sapperton, following the River Frome and the Thames and Severn Canal. A wooded section through Hayley Wood follows before coming to Kemble where you will pass the source of the River Thames. From Kemble you head to the village of Siddington and then on to South Cerney where you will pass the fabulous Cotswold Water Park which boasts 150 lakes, Nature Reserves and plenty of options for refreshment. The final section takes you through the countryside towards Kempsford, passing the River Colne and the Fairford/Lechlade section of the Cotswold Water Park before arriving at the finish point at Lechlade. There's much to enjoy on this walk with several waterside sections along various canals, rivers and lakes. There are also a series of quaint Cotswold villages with ancient churches, historic watermills and pretty waterside pubs for refreshment.
Imber Range Perimeter Path		30 miles (48 km)	This circular walking path takes you around the perimeter of a military training firing range located on Salisbury Plain. It starts and ends near Westbury and passes through Tilshead, Chitterne and the outskirts of Warminster. Points of interest include White Barrow - a large Neolithic long barrow near Tilshead and the Westbury White Horse on the Salisbury Plain escarpment dating from 1778. You will also pass the MOD's urban warfare training centre at Copehill Down near Chitterne. There's much to enjoy on this walk, including terrific views across Salisbury Plain and the Wiltshire and Somerset countryside. Wild orchids and wide variety of birdlife are also common in the summer months. For a full guide to the path from the MOD please click here
King Alfreds Trail		9 miles (14 km)	Take a pad and pencil with you on this delightful circular walk around Pewsey and take brass rubbings of the engraved plaques along the route. The plaques have been developed by Wiltshire Walking for All and feature images of animals, insects and plants that you might see on the walk. The route also includes a pleasant waterside section along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Good places to stop for refreshment include Pewsey Wharf and the pub by the village green at Wilcot.
Leland Trail		28 miles (45 km)	Follow in the footsteps of royal librarian John Leland during his 16th century survey of Britain's churches and priories. You start at King Alfred's Tower at the north-western edge of the Stourhead Estate in Wiltshire and head west towards Bruton and Castle Cary in Somerset. The route continues to South Cadbury where you will pass Cadbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort before coming to the pretty village of Queen Camel. The next section takes you to Yeovilton with a short stretch along the River Yeo leading you through the village and on towards Ilchester. The path then turns south towards Montacute where you will pass the National Trust owned 16th century mansion at Montacute House. The final stretch takes you on to the finish point at Ham Hill Country Park where you will find splendid views of the Mendip Hills, Blackdown Hills, Quantock Hills and Dorset Downs.
North Wiltshire Rivers Route		25 miles (40 km)	This is a an excellent, largely off road, cycling and walking path that runs along NCN route 4 from Melksham to Avebury. It takes you to historic towns and villages, along delightful rivers and through some splendid Wiltshire countryside. The route starts by the River Avon in Melksham and heads towards the historic village of Lacock where you will find the National Trust owned Lacock Abbey. The route continues through Chippenham where you can enjoy another riverside stretch along the River Avon and then along the River Marden to Calne. The final section takes you through Cherhill, where you will pass the Cherhill White Horse, and then onto Avebury with its fascinating ancient stones.
Old Sarum Way		33 miles (53 km)	This circular route takes you on tour through the river valleys, woodland and downland around Salisbury. There is some beautiful scenery to enjoy including views of the Rivers Avon, Ebble and Bourne. You will also pass through a series of peaceful villages including South Newton, Alderbury, Burcombe, Downton, Durnford and Charlton with pretty thatched cottages and quaint pubs to enjoy.
Pewsey Avon Trail		28 miles (45 km)	A delightful walk along the River Avon from Pewsey to Salisbury that links with the River Avon Trail. You will pass several pretty riverside villages including Upavon, Amesbury and Upper and Lower Woodford. There are fine views of Salisbury Plain and a series of picturesque riverside pubs if you're in need of refreshment. There is also an abundance of water loving wildlife to look out for.
Salisbury Off Road Explorer		31 miles (50 km)	This circular route follows a series of excellent off road tracks around Salisbury. Most of these trails are quite stony so a hybrid or mountain bike is advised. Since this route is almost entirely off road it is also suitable for walkers looking for a long distance walk.
Stour Valley Way		60 miles (97 km)	This splendid walk takes you along the River Stour from Hengistbury Head on the Dorset south coast to Stourton in Wiltshire. You begin at Hengistbury Head and head inland through Christchurch and then on towards Wimborne Minster via Canford Magna. The route continues through Blandford Forum, Child Okeford and Sturminster Newton. The final section passes Gillingham before finishing at Stourton near the splendid Stourhead Estate and gardens.
Tan Hill Way		12 miles (19 km)	This walk takes you through the beautiful Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire. You will pass Pewsey Downs, Milk Hill, Tan Hill and Morgan's Hill with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside for the duration of the walk. The start point of the walk is the car park at Clench Common with the finish at Morgan's Hill which is also a nature reserve of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
Wansdyke Path		12 miles (20 km)	Travel through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside on this lovely walk. The path begins in Marlborough near the famous Marlborough White Horse before passing Knapp Hill and Tan Hill and finishing at Morgan's Hill. The walk passes through a mixture of chalk-land and woodland and with a few climbs offers wonderful views of the surrounding Wiltshire countryside.
Wessex Ridgeway		137 miles (221 km)	This wonderful trail runs from Marlborough in Wiltshire to Lyme Regis on the Jurassic coast in Dorset. You will pass: - Overton Down - The mystical Avebury stone circles - The White Horse at Bratton - Wardour Castle ruins - Ibberton Hill with splendid views -The Vale of Pewsey - Salisbury Plain -Pilsdon Pen - with panoramic views of Marshwood Vale - Cerne Abbas Giant.
Wessex Ridgeway Trail		62 miles (100 km)	Follow the Wessex Ridgeway Trail and enjoy specatular views of the Dorset countryside on this shared walking and cycling path. The trail begins at Tollard Royal in Wiltshire and heads to Hambledon Hill passing through Ashmore Wood and crossing the River Iwerne on the way. A short section along the river Stour and a wooded spell through Blandford Forest take you to Ibberton and then onto Up Cerne and Maiden Newton. You then head to Beaminster before passing through the beautiful Marshwood Vale and finishing on the jurassic coast at Lyme Regis.
Wylye Way		33 miles (53 km)	Follow the River Wylye through Wiltshire on this interesting and varied walk. You start at the splendid Stourhead Gardens - an 18th century landscaped garden owned by the National Trust. You then follow the river through a series of pretty riverside villages including Kingston Deverill, Monkton Deverill and Longbridge Deverill, before a wooded section through Southleigh Wood on the outskirts of Warminster. The second section takes you through Heytesbury, Codford St Peter and Great Wishford to the finish point at the splendid Wilton House near Salisbury.