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Walk 1807 - The Southern Escarpment of the Marlborough Downs

County/Area   Wiltshire
AuthorJon Glew
Length6.5 miles / 10.6 km
Ascent820 feet / 248 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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A walk along the Southern edge of the Marlborough Downs overlooking the Vale of Pewsey visiting the medieval village of Shaw and dipping down into the Vale to visit the hamlets of Oare and Huish.

Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet 157
OS LandrangerSheet 173

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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