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51.07, -1.80 · rel 455204
51.07, -1.80 · rel 455204
Old Sarum Way
51,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Wiltshire · 51.07°N ·
1.80°W
51,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
1× Water
6× summit
2× ruins
Alderbury War Memorial
monument ·
228 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Fountain
monument ·
263 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Source of the River Dun
Water ·
356 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Smithen Down
summit ·
31 m off route
15,4 km
30%
Hare Warren
summit ·
34 m off route
15,4 km
30%
Heath Hill
summit ·
64 m off route
15,4 km
30%
Netherhampton Down
summit ·
114 m off route
15,4 km
30%
Neale's Barrow
ruins ·
123 m off route
15,4 km
30%
Bishopstone Down
summit ·
398 m off route
15,4 km
30%
Lyons Borrow
ruins ·
407 m off route
15,4 km
30%
Cockey Down
summit ·
127 m off route
44,8 km
87%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Old Sarum Way is 51.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Old Sarum Way takes approximately 12h 48min to complete.
No, Old Sarum Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Old Sarum Way starts near coordinates 51.0682, -1.7652.
Old Sarum Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.