Getting here
51.37245, -1.83483
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Cycling
Varies72%Named cycling route nearby: Mercian Way
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free65%Named hiking route nearby: Mid Wilts Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
7
7 named nearby
Named route
🚴
Cycling
22
22 named nearby
Named route
🚵
Mountain biking
1
1 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
14
14 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
The Ridgeway · Walking140 km
Mercian Way · Cycling0
White Horse Trail · Walking0
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail · Walking140 km
Alternative Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
The Ridgeway · byway open to all traffic
Workway Drove · bridleway
Workway Drove · byway open to all traffic
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
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Parking
Pewsey Downs Car Park · Free · 53m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦Knap Hill CampHistoric site500 m→✦Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey roadHistoric site3.2 km→✦Bowl barrow 50m south-east of the `Sanctuary' forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery.Historic site4.3 km→✦Section of the WansdykeHistoric site1.4 km→✦Medieval settlement remains immediately west of The VicarageHistoric site4.6 km→✦Two round barrows W of New Town FarmHistoric site400 m→