GPS Cycle and Walking Routescycle iconwalk icon

Woodford Valley

8.08 miles (13 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap Enjoy riverside trails, rolling Wiltshire countryside and views of Stonehenge on this circular walk through the beautiful Woodford Valley.
The walk starts in the town of Amesbury in the parking area next to the River Avon. Cross the river and then follow the riverside path to Moor Hatches and Normanton where you cross over on the footbridge.
At Normanton head south toward Wilsford Manor before picking up a footpath to Springbottom Farm. Just to the north of here you can visit the Normanton Barrows and the iconic Stonehenge.
Tracks then take you to Lake Bottom, Durnford Mill and Great Durnford. Here you can visit the interesting Norman Church, admire the delightful thatched cottages and enjoy refreshments at the Black Horse pub. The converted mill is also very picturesque with its riverside location and weeping willows.
After passing through Great Dunford the walk continues north through Ham Wood before returning to Amesbury.
To continue your walking in the area you can try the Amesbury to Stonehenge Walk or pick up the long distance Salisbury Country Way which runs through the town.

Postcode

- Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Woodford Valley OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Woodford Valley Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

There's lots of good options in nearby Amesbury and Durrington for refreshments but we'd recommend a trip down to the nearby village of Upper Woodford. Here you'll find the splendid Bridge Inn. The main attraction here is the lovely, large riverside garden area where you can relax and enjoy refreshments in an idyllic setting. Indoors there's a nice light country-style decor with sofas. They also have a very good menu and drinks selection. You can find the inn a couple of miles south of Stonehenge, in Upper Woodford, right next to the River Avon. Postcode for your sat navs is SP4 6NU.

Photos

River Avon, Amesbury - geograph.org.uk - 864007

River Avon, Amesbury

Bridleway, Amesbury Down - geograph.org.uk - 491457

Bridleway, Amesbury Down

The River Avon, Normanton - geograph.org.uk - 491459

The River Avon, Normanton

Spring Bottom - geograph.org.uk - 489486

Spring Bottom

Footbridge, Durnford Mill - geograph.org.uk - 757116

Footbridge, Durnford Mill

Track beside the Avon, Amesbury - geograph.org.uk - 491465

Track beside the Avon, Amesbury

Farmland, Amesbury - geograph.org.uk - 491450

Farmland, Amesbury

Lake Bottom - geograph.org.uk - 491234

Lake Bottom

GPS Files

GPX File

Woodford Valley.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Woodford Valley.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)