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51.31, -1.80 · rel 12014183
51.31, -1.80 · rel 12014183
Sarsen Way
80,9 km from Salisbury to Swindon through alpine terrain and mountains.
Salisbury
→
Swindon
linear
80,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
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 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× ruins
5× summit
5× monument
1× Attraction
Burderop Down Tumulus
ruins ·
46 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Barbury Hill
summit ·
67 m off route
0,0 km
0%
blue plaque: The Rt Hon Sir Edward Heath
monument ·
88 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Celtic Cross
monument ·
125 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mudge Mapping Monument
monument ·
225 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bug Cathedral
monument ·
258 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Eastgate
ruins ·
216 m off route
9,7 km
12%
Bakehouse
ruins ·
231 m off route
9,7 km
12%
East Turret
ruins ·
252 m off route
9,7 km
12%
Kitchen Tower
ruins ·
254 m off route
9,7 km
12%
Well
ruins ·
266 m off route
9,7 km
12%
Great Chamber
ruins ·
266 m off route
9,7 km
12%
Swanborough Tump
monument ·
on the route
22,6 km
28%
Walkers Hill
summit ·
on the route
80,9 km
100%
Adam's Grave
ruins ·
on the route
80,9 km
100%
Overton Hill
summit ·
on the route
80,9 km
100%
Crop Circle Visitor Centre & Exhibition
Attraction ·
52 m off route
80,9 km
100%
Lurkeley Hill
summit ·
127 m off route
80,9 km
100%
The Polisher
ruins ·
147 m off route
80,9 km
100%
Hackpen Hill
summit ·
201 m off route
80,9 km
100%
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
Sarsen Way is 80.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Sarsen Way takes approximately 20h 7min to complete.
No, Sarsen Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Salisbury to Swindon. Plan ahead for return transport.
Sarsen Way starts at Salisbury.
Sarsen Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Sarsen Way is maintained and managed by Great Chalk Way.