The Great Stones Way

Map key 6

Overview map 7

Introduction 9

The Great Stones Way 9

History 10

Geology and nature 11

Planning your walk 12

Getting to and from the Way 13

When to walk 14

Where to stay 15

Food and drink 15

Waymarking, access and rights of way 15

Using this guide 16

The Great Stones Way 19

Stage 1 Coate Water to Barbury Castle 20

Stage 2 Barbury Castle to Overton Hill 25

Avebury loop 27

Stage 3 Overton Hill to Casterley Camp 32

Wansdyke and Alton Barnes White Horse route 33

Marden Henge route 39

White Horse Trail route 41

Stage 4 Casterley Camp to Netheravon 44

Stage 5 Netheravon to Great Durnford 48

Stonehenge loop 54

Stage 6 Great Durnford to Old Sarum (or Salisbury) 61



Appendix A Route summary table 67

Appendix B Useful contact information 69

Appendix C Itinerary planner 70



Appendix D Accommodation near the route 72