Walking Britain Pewsey Downs from Wootton Rivers
Introduction to Walk 1928
County/Area - Wiltshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km
Ascent - 700 feet / 212 metres
Time - 4 hours 40 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
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. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 157 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 157 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 173 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 173 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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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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