15 Miles To Cherhill
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 15.39 mi -
Average duration: 8h 20 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,447 ft -
Descent: - 1,440 ft -
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Highest point: 830 ft -
Lowest point: 302 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
Devizes -
Start/End: N 51.3622° / W 1.98649° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 456 ft
- 1 : mi 3.37 - alt. 741 ft - Turn right onto Wansdyke Path
- 2 : mi 4.42 - alt. 682 ft - Turn left
- 3 : mi 5.17 - alt. 558 ft - Turn left
- S/E : mi 15.39 - alt. 456 ft
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+138 ft
-135 ft
2h 50
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+322 ft
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Semington - canal & river
6.13 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 50
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Departure from Melksham Without (Wiltshire)
Walk along reasonable flat paths by canal and river.
Avebury, West Kennett and Silbury Hill
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+335 ft
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Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)
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+420 ft
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+194 ft
-220 ft
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Departure from Pewsey (Wiltshire)
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Leaving Pewsey behind, the path follows quiet lanes and field tracks towards Wilcot, where the Golden Swan offers a welcome spot for refreshments. From here the route turns east, passing through peaceful farmland and alongside the canal to reach The Waterfront Bar and Bistro on Marlborough Road.
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+407 ft
-400 ft
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Departure from Milton Lilbourne (Wiltshire)
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From Milton Lilbourne to Easton Royal and on the Downs to Giant's Grave
5.46 mi
+348 ft
-361 ft
2h 50
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Departure from Milton Lilbourne (Wiltshire)
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