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Castle Hill, Salisbury – Old Sarum loop from Winterbourne Gunner

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Castle Hill, Salisbury – Old Sarum loop from Winterbourne Gunner

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Castle Hill, Salisbury – Old Sarum loop from Winterbourne Gunner

04:44

17.7km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.54 km

Castle Hill, Salisbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Hill in Salisbury is home to the historic Salisbury Castle, which dates back to the 11th century. The castle ruins are free to explore, and you'll be afforded some …

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6.56 km

Old Sarum Ancient Settlement

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"Old Sarum, in Wiltshire, South West England, is the now ruined and deserted site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury. Situated on a hill about 2 miles (3 km) north …

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6.86 km

Old Sarum

Highlight • Historical Site

Old Sarum is thought to have been one of the earliest settlements in Salisbury and it appears in some of the UK's oldest records. Built close to Stonehenge and the …

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6.99 km

View of Salisbury from Old Sarum

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There is a river trail that leads to Salisbury from the Old Sarum. Great views of the surrounding countryside from Old Sarum. To the east is Old Sarum Airfield which …

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9.63 km

Gravel Track Through Wiltshire Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

These gravel tracks take you through spellbinding Wiltshire scenery. With fields of wheat, small woodlands, remote little farms and some great views, it really is a fantastic section. While the …

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10.2 km

Devenish Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

The Devenish is a reserve managed by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. It's a lovely area of young woodland, mature beech woodland, chalk downland and meadow. Early summer is when the …

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10.9 km

Bridleway across the field

Highlight • Trail

Amazingly, I had the same blue flowers as the original creator of the highlight. Seemed commercially grown but I am unsure for what purpose.

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15.6 km

Winterbourne Earls Ford

Highlight • Bridge

The ford on the River Bourne is found at the end of Tanners Lane at Winterbourne Earls. A little bridge will take you over the ford to rejoin the road.

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.75 km

3.80 km

2.60 km

1.51 km

1.42 km

585 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.69 km

4.66 km

3.26 km

2.03 km

1.47 km

608 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

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Castle Hill, Salisbury – Old Sarum loop from Winterbourne Gunner

Castle Hill, Salisbury

Old Sarum Ancient Settlement

Old Sarum

View of Salisbury from Old Sarum

Gravel Track Through Wiltshire Fields

Devenish Nature Reserve

Bridleway across the field

Winterbourne Earls Ford

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