Shrewton_Yarnbury
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 12.45 km
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Average duration: 3h 50
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Difficulty: Not specified
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Back to start: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 94 m
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Vertical drop: - 93 m
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Highest point: 160 m
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Lowest point: 78 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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District: Orcheston
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Start/End: N 51.199668° / W 1.902826°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 82 m - Start on
- 1 : km 0.05 - alt. 81 m - Turn right onto The Hollow
- 2 : km 0.07 - alt. 82 m - Turn slight left onto Tanners Lane
- 3 : km 0.65 - alt. 78 m - Turn right onto Maddington Street, A360
- 4 : km 0.78 - alt. 79 m - Turn left onto The Common
- 5 : km 1.34 - alt. 87 m - Turn right
- 6 : km 4.92 - alt. 145 m - Turn sharp right
- 7 : km 5.65 - alt. 152 m - Turn sharp right
- 8 : km 6.54 - alt. 160 m - Keep right
- 9 : km 6.54 - alt. 160 m - Turn left
- 10 : km 7.13 - alt. 145 m - Turn left
- 11 : km 11.13 - alt. 82 m - Turn left onto The Common
- 12 : km 11.44 - alt. 79 m - Turn left onto Maddington Street, A360
- 13 : km 11.67 - alt. 78 m - Turn left
- 14 : km 11.68 - alt. 78 m - Turn left onto High Street
- 15 : km 12.31 - alt. 80 m - Turn left onto The Hollow
- 16 : km 12.36 - alt. 80 m - Turn left onto The Hollow
- 17 : km 12.41 - alt. 81 m - Turn right
- S/E : km 12.45 - alt. 82 m
Other walks in the area
Pewsey Vale Villages; Wharf Circular
Starting from Bouverie Hall in the centre of Pewsey, this circular walk explores the village’s historic landmarks and the surrounding Wiltshire countryside. The route begins with a gentle stroll past St John the Baptist Church, followed by the Holy Family Catholic Church and Holy Cross Church, reflecting the area’s rich religious heritage.
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.
Continuing northwards, the walk takes in Jones’s Mill Nature Reserve, a haven for wildlife managed by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, before looping by the Trout Farm and returning towards Pewsey. The final stretch leads back into the village, finishing near The Coopers Arms, a traditional pub perfect for a well-earned rest before returning to Bouverie Hall.
Milk Hill the highest point in Wiltshire
A pleasant Wiltshire walk across chalk downland to the highest point in the county. The walk also includes some other interesting features typical of this area.
From Milton Lilbourne to Easton Royal and on the Downs to Giant's Grave
Across field tracks to Easton Royal, then up onto the Downs and along to Giant's Grave prehistoric long barrow with wonderful views across Pewsey Vale before returning to Milton Lilbourne
Milton Lilbourne scenic downland towards Pewsey
Along the downs past Giant's Grave to drop down to Pewsey, then return across fields via Kepnal and Fyfield to Milton Lilbourne.
Pewsey Downs from Wootton Rivers
This Wiltshire walk climbs onto the Pewsey Downs from where there are excellent views across the Vale of Pewsey. The route uses a number of national trails before returning along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal and offers a range of scenery from rolling downs to the open aspect of the Vale of Pewsey.
Burbage to Martinsell Hill via Wootton Rivers
A scenic walk. Beautiful in late spring. Including woodland, fields and downland.
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