A long walk following ancient trackways through a landscape rich in well preserved prehistoric sites and monuments
moderate
Distance 31.3 km
7:31 h
503 m
501 m
285 m
147 m
Starting at the car park at the foot of the neolithic causewayed enclosure at Knap Hill, the path follows west along the Wansdyke upon the ridge of the downs overlooking the vale of Pewsey.
Archaeological sites are plenty along the way including Adam's Grave long barrow, the Alton Barnes white horse, Oldbury camp, Windmill hill , Avebury and the Sanctuary.
Footpaths amongst others include the famous Ridgeway and Green Street/Herepath.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
285 m
Lowest point
147 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SU 11576 63833
DD
51.373440, -1.835068
DMS
51°22'24.4"N 1°50'06.2"W
UTM
30U 581083 5691998
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SU 11576 63833
DD
51.373440, -1.835068
DMS
51°22'24.4"N 1°50'06.2"W
UTM
30U 581083 5691998
w3w
///destiny.radiates.slowly
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
31.3 km
Duration
7:31 h
Ascent
503 m
Descent
501 m
Highest point
285 m
Lowest point
147 m
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Descent
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