Walk through the heart of England’s chalk landscapes on the Sarsen
Way and Cranborne Droves Way, two connected long-distance paths
forming part of the Great Chalk Way. The 79km Sarsen Way runs from
Coate Water Park near Swindon to Salisbury, while the 28km Cranborne
Droves Way continues south to join the Wessex Ridgeway at Win Green.
Together, these historic routes follow ancient trackways across
downland, farmland, and prehistoric landscapes shaped by sarsen stones
and centuries of human movement. Suitable for walkers of all
abilities, both routes can be comfortably completed within a week. The
walks pass through villages and historic sites, including Chiseldon,
Avebury, Durrington, Amesbury, Old Sarum, and Salisbury, with frequent
opportunities to explore Neolithic monuments, Iron Age earthworks, and
cathedral cities. The Sarsen Way is presented in 6 stages of between
10.5km and 19.3km, plus three additional variant loops, while the
Cranborne Droves Way is presented in 2 stages (17.3km and 10.7km). 8
stage-by-stage route descriptions covering the Sarsen Way from Coate
Water Park to Salisbury and the Cranborne Droves Way to Win Green on
the Wessex Ridgeway. Reverse route descriptions provided for both the
Sarsen Way and Cranborne Droves Way, allowing you to plan in either
direction along each route. Clear step-by-step directions for both the
Sarsen Way and Cranborne Droves Way, with 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey
mapping for accurate navigation across chalk downland and rural paths.
Each stage on the Sarsen Way and Cranborne Droves Way includes
distance, walking time, ascent, terrain notes, and information on key
places such as Swindon, Avebury, Durrington, Old Sarum, and Salisbury.
Comprehensive planning information, with notes on archaeological
sites, historic landmarks, and points of interest along both the
Sarsen Way and Cranborne Droves Way sections of the Great Chalk Way.
Downloadable GPX files for both the Sarsen Way and Cranborne Droves
Way make it easy to follow your chosen route using GPS devices or
smartphone apps. Plan your walk along the Sarsen Way and Cranborne
Droves Way with confidence, and explore one of southern England’s
most atmospheric chalkland routes with this practical and informative
guidebook.
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Stonehenge, Avebury, Salisbury and the Cranborne Droves Way
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781787650725
Publisert
2024
Utgiver
Cicerone Press Ltd
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter