Explore the wonder of Stonehenge by foot

The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world and to help visitors fully appreciate the stone circle and the surrounding landscape, English Heritage is releasing details of a stunning Winter walk through the Wiltshire countryside.

An eight and a half mile round trip starting in the nearby town of Amesbury, the walk follows paths and tracks through breathtaking National Trust owned Stonehenge landscape, fields and woodland and incorporates many historical highlights including prehistoric monuments, Bronze Age burial mounds and Woodhenge, as well as the Stonehenge stone circle itself.

An excellent way of appreciating the scale of Stonehenge and the efforts of the people who built it between 3000BC and 1500BC, the walk takes about four and a half hours with opportunities for refreshment in the pubs and cafes of Amesbury as well as snacks being available at Stonehenge visitor centre.

Trail Details

Distance: 8 ½ miles (13.7km)
Time: 4.5 hours
Maps: OS Explorer 130
Start/Parking: Recreation Ground car park, Amesbury. Grid reference 150412
Nearest Town: Amesbury
Terrain: Field paths and tracks
Refreshment: Public houses and cafes in Amesbury. Snacks at Stonehenge
Public Transport:  Rail: Salisbury, Buses: Travel Line – Tel: 0870 6082608