From the old town of Marlborough the route takes us above the Marlborough White Horse through West Woods and on to the Pewsey Downs. At the end of the day the Pewsey White horse is a glorious spot for watching the sun set.
moderate
Distance 23.2 km
From the old town of Marlborough the route takes us just above the Marlborough, or Preshute, White Horse. If you are listening to the sound scape app you will hear sounds in the valley and as you walk up beside the horse. Interesting views from here over the town, can you make out the mound that the castle once stood on? Merlins Mound, now known to be as old as Silbury Hill.
The route of the walk takes in the West Woods, wonderful for bluebells in spring and always atmospheric. Out of the woods and steadily rising you will reach the top of the Pewsey downs, stunning chalk downland views. On the far side of the vale you will soon be able to see the Pewsey white horse on the escarpment beyond the town. The Kennet and Avon canal and the railway line run up and down the valley, there is a train station at Pewsey. Descend into the valley and cross the canal and railway line before a steep climb up onto the chalk for wonderful views down the valley. The horse is a glorious spot for watching the sun set. If you are following the circular route the end is in sight: more or less where the sun sets. One more spectacular day of walking.
The route of the walk takes in the West Woods, wonderful for bluebells in spring and always atmospheric. Out of the woods and steadily rising you will reach the top of the Pewsey downs, stunning chalk downland views. On the far side of the vale you will soon be able to see the Pewsey white horse on the escarpment beyond the town. The Kennet and Avon canal and the railway line run up and down the valley, there is a train station at Pewsey. Descend into the valley and cross the canal and railway line before a steep climb up onto the chalk for wonderful views down the valley. The horse is a glorious spot for watching the sun set. If you are following the circular route the end is in sight: more or less where the sun sets. One more spectacular day of walking.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
288 m
Lowest point
111 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SU 18721 68602
DD
51.416130, -1.732185
DMS
51°24'58.1"N 1°43'55.9"W
UTM
30U 588162 5696864
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SU 18721 68602
DD
51.416130, -1.732185
DMS
51°24'58.1"N 1°43'55.9"W
UTM
30U 588162 5696864
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
23.2 km
Duration
6:03 h
Ascent
306 m
Descent
323 m
Highest point
288 m
Lowest point
111 m
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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