Amesbury - Stonehenge

Ron and Jenny Glynn

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This is a wonderfully atmospheric walk that treads in the footsteps of our ancient forefathers. From Amesbury it visits the mysterious Old and New King Barrows and the largest prehistoric monument in the area, The Cursus. Although there are good views of Stonehenge along the route, the site itself is easily accessible by making a short detour. The beautiful downland area is owned and protected by the National Trust, although Stonehenge itself is managed by English Heritage. The last part of the walk back to Amesbury uses one of a number of permitted paths in the area and completes a very enjoyable experience.

The instructions have been amended to avoid the section on the A road referred to in the comment and shown on the map.

England - South England - Wiltshire - Countryside

Features

Ancient Monument, Birds, Cafe, Flowers, Food Shop, Gift Shop, Good for Kids, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Museum, National Trust, Nature Trail, Public Transport, Restaurant, River, Tea Shop, Toilets, Wildlife, Woodland

17/11/2008 - Moira James

A lovely walk with great views of Stonehenge, buy may we suggest a change at point 7 as you can avoid the short walk alongside the very busy A303. At point 7 cross the road and take the track directly in front of you, walk along it for a short way and you will see a signpost marked "Amesbury" clearly directing you left, across the field. (at this point you are walking parallel with the 303). Cross this field to the next boundry and return to the instructions. Our dog was much happier with this arrangement!