Wilton and Salisbury Walking
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O A D Grammar C O Sc R N W A L L South Wilts South Field CE J CE Sports St M St Special School Special Park D Exeter House Exeter Reserve Victoria A D O 1(a) Nature A Let’s get Salisbury walking Riverside and Watermeadows Cathedral Walk Walking the way to health R Infants Sc Infants O R Valley Avon H Wyndham Wyndham U D S O n N o R D v B E B A T A R A ‘Open your eyes’ to the wildlife on your doorstep. This is a level walk of 2 miles, which could be You don’t have to join a gym to get fit, you can do I C W E r D A R TLE L O A D T S e M E R v R A i S O O C R R Walking is described as ‘a country walk in Salisbury city’. It takes it from your doorstep, alone or in company and F O R T A A D A The five rivers of Salisbury and Wilton form part of The Avon River System Special Area of Conservation of L R in the inspirational atmosphere of the cathedral Close whenever it suits YOU. T FUN, FREE, ACCESSIBLE S S international importance.They are full of wildlife with something to interest everyone from ducks to dragonflies. T . F Campsite and Churchill Gardens where the country meets the R R and it’s A O N Caravan and Caravan A 30 minute brisk walk 5 times a A C Dene I Why not take a look from one of the riverside footpaths across the city? city. D S R O GOOD FOR YOU! week is enough exercise to give Pauls A D N W real health benefits. O Start point - the Market Square. D Field Walking is considered the best P o Hudson’s SALISBURY IS A GREAT PLACE IN rtw The Avon Valley Local Nature Reserve Tree a form of physical exercise and is a Parliament WHICH TO DO IT! includes a beautiful stretch of the River Avon. 1. Facing the Guildhall take the passage to the right y fantastic mood enhancer. Y A There is also a reed bed, water meadow, of the building and turn right into Butcher Row. W P O T L L woodland and Just before reaching the Poultry Cross take the Walk off the calories and ‘feel the difference’! I Use this map to explore the area on foot. H large areas of passage to the left, cross New Canal and walk Walking just 1 mile burns at least 100kcal. grassland full through The Old George Mall. On reaching the It reduces the risks of heart disease by half and Follow the green routes to discover pleasant of wildflowers High Street turn left and walk into the Cathedral helps to prevent diabetes, osteoporosis and much, walks into the city to work and shop or find safe in the summer. Close through the High Street Gate. much more. routes to school. Walk 3(b) & (c) For more information on the health benefits city friendly walking The 2. Walk straight on past the West front of the of walking visit the Choose the shorter Doorstep Walks for a brisk Cathedral and continue along the gravel path to ‘Walking the Way to Health Initiative’ website © Steve Day © Steve Day © Steve © Steve Day © Steve lunchtime breath of fresh air. leave the Close through the Harnham Gate. Walk www.whi.org.uk The Butts, River Avon along De Vaux Place and turn left into St. Nicholas Road. Before reaching the roundabout cross the Build up your fitness by following the longer The river between Crane Bridge and Fisherton Street Bridge has seen a remarkable change over the last few road and follow the path down to the River Avon. Getting started routes into the surrounding countryside. years thanks to an Environment Agency & Local Agenda 21 Millennium Festival Project. Natural bankside plants Start gently if you are unfit and gradually increase now thrive, replacing the once bare brick walls, and 3. Pass under the bridge your speed and distance of walking. Information and are home to all kinds of wildlife. Walk 2(a) and enter Churchill Gardens. Take the Try to make sure that: path, which follows • Your heart is beating faster than usual (but not racing) Map Walking Harnham Water Meadows - wonderful views of the river round the • Your breathing is more rapid than usual, but you can still the cathedral can be seen across the historic gardens until you hold a conversation. meadows from the Town Path. Many of the old reach the busy • You are warmer than usual. carriers and ditches have been restored by the Wilton and Southampton Road Footsteps in the Park - Churchill Gardens Friends of Harnham Water Meadows Trust and the where there is a are ideal for those with basic levels of fitness or Salisbury tradition of grazing continues to this day. Walk 2(a) pedestrian crossing. recovering from illness. Follow the measured footsteps with recommended times to aim for. © Steve Day © Steve © Steve Day © Steve 4. Cross over the road Record sheets are available from Community Salisbury High Street The Cathedral from Harnham Water Meadows and turn right to walk Initiatives. round to the back of The countryside on your doorstep the Salisbury College If you have a problem with building until you Walking to school Why Walk? getting about Downland and Woodland reach the footpath GOOD EXERCISE EDUCED TRESS which goes through St Day © Steve R S A short walk from the city centre takes you into the countryside to enjoy Downland SHOPMOBILITY is here to help you Martin’s churchyard. Salisbury’s landscape setting with views over the city and the sound of in Summer HEALTHY HEART Churchill Gardens IMPROVED FITNESS skylarks. Day © Steve 5. Keep to the left hand pavement along St Martin’s lisbur a y FUN S FEEL GOOD S Laverstock Down is an area of flower-rich chalk grassland for Church Street taking the ramp into the underpass h o y p it m obil which Wiltshire is nationally famous. Pause to enjoy the superb below the Ring Road. Walk down Paynes Hill and Barnard Street, turn right into Gigant Street, cross INCREASED STAMINA enjoy a wheelchair walk views. Further along the path is the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Reserve SOCIABLE the road and follow the footpath to Brown Street. of Cockey Down especially worth visiting in June and July, IMPROVED INDEPENDENCE Located in the Maltings and marked on the map when the fragrant orchids are in flower. Walk 4(c) Cross at the pedestrian crossing, walk through the A good start to the school day car park into Catherine Street and turn right to Contact us on 01722 328068 MORE ENERGY return to the Guildhall Square. SAVES MONEY [email protected] Bishopdown is on the doorstep of both the Paul’s Dene and • Children who walk arrive at school more alert Bishopdown residential areas. It is cut for hay in July; this helps and ready to learn. Talk the Walk is an audio described walk IMPROVED WEIGHT CONTROL LESS POLLUTION around the city for visually impaired people. It can the wildflowers and butterflies living there to thrive. Walk 3 (c) • Walking to school burns more calories and be borrowed from Shopmobility or Salisbury TIC. FREE Walking Packs keeps pupils fitter than PE lessons. LESS CONGESTED ROADS Bluebells Fragrant • Route cards • • It helps children get to know their local area BETTER ENVIRONMENT Useful contacts in Spring Orchid Day © Steve giving directions for all the Doorstep Walks better and become more independent. shown on the map SAFER ROADS Salisbury Joint Transportation Team IMPROVED LIFE EXPECTANCY 01722 434325 Grovely Woods - part of the Wilton estate has designated paths for • BusWalks • Children want to walk! [email protected] the public to enjoy. The Broad Drive with its beech avenue and REDUCED RISK OF DISEASE • Intocity Walks • A Sustrans survey found that 51% of children (FREE Walking Packs and contacts for carpets of bluebells is particularly attractive in Spring. Walk 5 (c) • Doorstep Walks • currently driven to school would rather walk or IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH Walking Groups in the District) Amesbury, Durrington & Bulford Village cycle with friends. Salisbury District Council Bemerton and Barnard’s Folly is a Local Nature Reserve at the EASY TO FIT INTO YOUR ROUTINE Available from: Community Initiatives heart of Bemerton Heath, which provides an area of peace and calm One solution for parents who are worried about (Sports Development) for residents and visitors alike. The Joint Transportation Team, Salisbury TIC or safety but have too little time to accompany their GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 01722 434274 the Bus Station (for BusWalks). children is to take turns with other families and Generously funded by: operate a ‘walking bus’. Tourist Information Centre (TIC) Harnham Slope - Bishop’s Walk and the adjacent Walking Groups Fish Row, Salisbury slope were presented to the citizens of Salisbury by Use the map to find the best routes to your If you prefer not to walk alone why not join a South 01722 334956 Bishop John Wordsworth. Broadleaved woodland has school. Wiltshire www.visitsalisbury.com group and enjoy the company of others. now replaced the original grass slope. A community Agenda 21 © Steve Day © Steve group is involved in the care and management of the See under CONTACTS to find out about local Wiltshire County Council CLARENCE hotline For enquiries about School Travel Plans (for reporting pavement/light defects and area. Walks 2(a) & 1(c) groups, or use the websites: Map compiled by Salisbury Walking Forum call Wiltshire County Council Travelwise on: rights of way issues) For more information or to get involved in caring for Salisbury’s natural environment get in www.whi.org.uk 0800 232323 01225 713388 Printed and produced by Pindar plc 01296 390100 www.pindar.com touch with the Salisbury Wildlife Project Officer on 01722 792013 www.ramblers-wilts.org.uk PINDA Old Sarum To Amesbury Salisbury City Football Ground Y A G W R T reen Lane Salisbury and Wilton Walking Routes O P E H Main ‘A’ roads Pedestrian crossing point