Sarsen Way
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 49.5 mi (79.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,851 ft (869 m)
- Est. Time
- 17 hr 20 min
- High point
- 886 ft (270 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Old Sarum 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Toilets: Woodbridge Camp Site Facility 25.5 mi (41.1 km) from start
- Campsite: The Woodbridge Camp SIte 25.5 mi (41.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Swanborough Tump 28.4 mi (45.8 km) from start
- Historic site: God's Waiting Room 29.1 mi (46.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Crop Circle Visitor Centre & Exhibition 30.7 mi (49.4 km) from start
- Peak: Walkers Hill 32.5 mi (52.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Adam's Grave 32.5 mi (52.3 km) from start
- Peak: Lurkeley Hill 34.5 mi (55.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Bowl Barrow 35.6 mi (57.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Bowl Barrow 35.6 mi (57.3 km) from start
- Historic site: The Sanctuary 35.6 mi (57.3 km) from start
- Trailhead: The Ridgeway Trailhead (Southwest Side) 35.7 mi (57.4 km) from start
- Peak: Overton Hill 35.7 mi (57.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Barbury Castle 41.8 mi (67.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 42.2 mi (67.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 42.2 mi (67.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 42.2 mi (67.9 km) from start
- Peak: Barbury Hill 42.3 mi (68.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Burderop Down Tumulus 43 mi (69.3 km) from start
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Questions about Sarsen Way
How long is Sarsen Way?
Sarsen Way is 49.5 mi (79.6 km) long. Most people take about 17 hr 20 min. It climbs 2,851 ft (869 m) in total, up to a high point of 886 ft (270 m).
How hard is Sarsen Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sarsen Way?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Sarsen Way?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.5 mi (0.9 km), 1.2 mi (1.9 km), 25.5 mi (41.1 km).
Is Sarsen Way shaded?
Partly shaded (35% under trees).
What can you do on Sarsen Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Sarsen Way?
Bell Tower Tea Rooms, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Trespass, 0.2 mi (0.2 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Sarsen Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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