Description
Old trackways through a historic landscape.
The Sarsen Way and Cranborne Droves Way form part of the larger Great Chalk Way. The routes follow chalk ridges and cultural landscapes with prehistoric monuments, old settlements and well-known church sites. The book makes it possible to experience the connection between these places on foot, with Salisbury as a central point and a natural stop along the way.
Two linked routes with flexible stages.
The Sarsen Way runs for about 79 kilometres from Coate Water to Salisbury. The Cranborne Droves Way continues for roughly 28 kilometres further towards Win Green and the Wessex Ridgeway. The guide describes both and offers suggestions for different schedules. This allows you to choose a single section or combine them into a longer continuous walk.
Maps and planning material for both directions.
Ordnance Survey maps and stage descriptions are supported by information on accommodation and practical choices. Walking in the opposite direction is also covered. This makes the book useful when transport or holiday plans determine where the trip should start, and when you want to allow extra time at places such as Avebury, Old Sarum or Salisbury.
For hikers who want history along the trail.
The moderately hilly terrain of the routes allows for manageable stages, but length and ground conditions still need to be taken into account. After rainfall, the paths can become muddy. The guide suits those who want a trip with clear cultural and historical content and wish to combine days outdoors with stops at sights and small places along the way.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Steve Davison. English language. 120 pages. First edition, published in 2024. ISBN 9781786311269.
