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station of the Wilts and Dorset bus company in Endless Street (Tel THE SARUM WAY No. 01722 336855). If a car is used there is restricted parking in some villages on the route Introduction. of the Sarum Way. There is also restricted parking at Point 1 in the lay-by, off the A 345, opposite the ‘Old Castle Inn’. Drivers should be "A corner was turned and suddenly on a grassy slope sheltered by a careful in parking in the countryside that they do not inconvenience small wood a wonderful display of snowdrops came into view. It was a farmers and householders. glorious sight full of promise for finer days ahead" Having planned your walk, put on the right garb and comfortable Alan Mattingly (1997) footwear, start out and enjoy it. I am especially glad that the Sarum Way is being used as a sponsored walk for the Salisbury Hospice. The quotation above expresses the joy experienced by a walker. This (Graham Carter) joy can be found on every walk - it may be associated with a flower, a view, an animal, bird or building and it is there for all to observe and Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs enjoy. Leave gates and property as you find them ‘The Sarum Way’ passes though some delightful countryside including Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home. river valleys, woodland and downland around Salisbury and Wilton. To Keep dogs under close control. the west of Wilton and south west of Salisbury the path passes Consider other people. through an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. It is a circular Path which has been way-marked by the ‘Spire’ sign. The Spire logo was The South Wilts Group of the Ramblers’ Association wish to thank chosen as it can be seen from numerous points on the walk. Salisbury District Council for its generosity in sponsoring the Sarum The path is some 31.5 miles in length and access to it may be gained Way. using the radiating paths from the centre of Salisbury and Wilton. The The Group would also like to express its thanks to the New Forest radiating paths start at public car parks. These car parks are Group designated on the main map as follows:- of the R.A. for its expression of help. Car park No. 2 - the Central Car Park, Salisbury. Car park No. 3 - the St Edmund’s (Arts’ Centre) Car Park, Salisbury. Copyright © 1997 South Wilts Group R.A. Car park No. 4 – Crane Bridge Road Car Park, Salisbury. Car park No. 5 - South Street Car Park, Wilton. First published 1997 The main map gives the mileages between the various lettered points and each section of path is described and has an accompanying sketch map. The circular path is described in a clockwise direction and the descriptions for the radiating paths start at the car parks. Point ‘A’ (Lower Woodford) to Point ‘B’. (GRs 126353 - 131354) There are a number of combinations of walks which may be either circular or linear. By studying the main map you can decide which At the northern end of the village of Lower Woodford note the walk most suits your needs. It is also very helpful to have the Explorer fingerpost, signed ‘Footpath’, on the right hand side of the road and Ordnance Map 130. commence the walk by entering the drive between the large white - The main map indicates the numbers of the bus routes, and if a bus painted gate posts. Pass along the drive in front of the house and ride is taken you should consult a bus timetable or enquire at the bus continue along the metalled path to the River Avon. Cross the Avon by the footbridges and follow the path up to the road road). Take great care and ensure that the road is clear before at Salterton Farm. Turn left on to the road and then right into the wide crossing. concrete entrance of Salterton Farm. Cross over the concrete yard, The track continues up the Down until the top of the field is reached. keeping to the right, and turn right onto concrete paving between two Turn right here and follow the hedge line, on your left, to the stile in fences. Continue the walk by the metal fence and the opposite field corner. Follow the path over the stile onto Cockey thence between two hedges going uphill. Bear left between the trees Down. Go through kissing gate and keep near to the fence of the with the River Avon behind you. Stop at summit of path in wood at WWT Reserve until you reach another kissing gate. Continue towards Point ‘B’ and admire the view. the clump of trees on the top of Cockey Down. Now head uphill, half left across the top of a gully to pass through the summit clump with (Insert notes A-B) the hedge on your left. Descend, following this hedge and then bearing left uphill to the field corner. Go through five-bar gate onto a Point ‘B’ to Point ‘C’. (GRs 131354 - 163328). narrow track at Point ‘D’. Carry on along bridleway parallel and between two wire fences for a (Insert Notes C-D) distance of approximately 1 mile until the A 345 is reached. Cross this road, taking great care, and continue on the track until you come to Point ‘D’ to Point ‘E’ (Alderbury Church) (GRs 166306 - 182269) the Salisbury to Cholderton road. Here also cross the road, with great care, and continue on the trackway, passing a sewage disposal works From Point ‘D’ proceed down the track, half left between hedges for on your right. 100 metres further on turn right onto another bridleway. 700 metres and turn right onto a drive and then immediately left onto Follow this, meandering to the gate by the Ford road. Turn left onto the access road to Rangers Lodge Farm. Follow the access road the road and cross the stone bridge over the Rriver Bourne. Please through the gate and past the farm buildings. Continue along this road take care and be aware of traffic at this point. Continue to the road for a distance of approximately 800 metres and then turn right, off the junction which is Point ‘C’. road, up a trackway or hollow way. Ascend the slope and pass a thatched cottage in the trees on your left. Pass the ruins of Clarendon (Insert notes B-C) Palace also on your left. At the fork in the path take the right-hand track and carry straight on for a distance of 700 metres. Turn right and Point ‘C’ (Ford) to point ‘D’. (GRs 163328 - 166306) continue on the grass track for 400 metres until the next fork is reached. The track then bends to the left. Take this path and carry on At the road junction bear left and continue along the road with the along the grass track until a metalled road is reached. This is an river on your left until you meet the next road junction just before the estate road. railway bridge. This area is known as ‘Broken Cross’. Turn right onto the road. At this point the permissive footpath begins At the road junction bear right and cross over the railway bridge, and you are requested not to deviate from the path. Keep to the road taking great care. Immediately after crossing the bridge turn left into and pass Clarendon House on your left. Follow the road until it Old Malthouse Lane. Proceed along this road until the finger post is reaches Clarendon Road, the public highway. Turn right onto reached and turn right through the five-barred gate (remembering to Clarendon Road and proceed along the road, where possible, close the gate). keeping to the verge. Cross over the railway and the Southampton Pass the barn of Ford Farm on your left and walk on the right-hand road and continue uphill to the crossroads in Alderbury. side of the hedge to arrive at the A 30, (Salisbury to Stockbridge Cross over and continue into Folly Lane. At the bend enter the field by the stile on the right-hand side of the road. Head towards the church, crossing over a small brook, usually dry and enter the cemetery, the house, turn right at junction of the paths and follow the footpath beside the church, by means of the stile. Go through the cemetery to going round behind the gardens of houses and finally through the its entrance where Point ‘E’ is reached. churchyard to a public road. Turn left up the road for about 50 metres and turn right over a stile (Insert notes D-E) into the field. Cross the field (no clear path) heading for Charlton Manor Dairy. At corner of the field go through kissing gate and then Point ‘E’ (Alderbury Church) to Point ‘F’ (Odstock) (GRs 182269 - along a broad farm track for 60 metres, keeping to the left to avoid the 146261) worst of the mud. Turn half left over stile, through enclosed path, and in 50 metres over another stile. Turn diagonally right going just left of From the cemetery entrance turn left on to the road. Proceed up the the first water trough, aiming for the distant pylon, to the stile. Go over road for about 100 metres and turn right along bridleway. Proceed to stile and follow path, keeping hedge on right, to an angle of a public right hand bend in bridleway, turning left onto footpath signposted road. Turn half right along the road and continue on, passing ‘Rectory Road’, through a kissing gate.

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