Event Date: Sat 30 April 2022
This walk is in the past.
Starting from near Longleat we head south via rolling countryside and the White Sheet Downs to Mere (ice cream stop), then we head towards National Trust Stourhead. We won't enter any of the areas you need to be a member to access, but we will go right past the main house, we will also visit the cafe! From there we follow an old carriage drive towards King Alfred's Tower and then follow woodland tracks back to the Longleat estate, we'll approach the house via the long drive. All being well, we will have a last snack and drink at the Heaven's Gate viewpoint around sunset overlooking the estate from where you can also hear the wild animals. Fish and chips in Warminster to follow the walk (must get there before 10pm). Please remember sun hat, sun cream, sun glasses, plenty of food and drink (though remember you can stock up at Mere (about 1/3 of the way in) and refill bottles at Stourhead. In total there is about 1000m of climbing, though no really big hills, just an undulating route. I'd say this is no harder than one of the big Brecons walks I've led, its just a bit longer and flatter. Please text me if you are coming.
This walk requires booking
Text the walk leader to request a space on the walk with your name. After 6pm the night before your walk, the leader will message you the full start point details.
Bring packed lunch. Cafe to finish.
Group:
Joint
Walk Leader:
James D.
Walk Grade:
3 Boot
Walk Length: 28 miles
(11.5 -12 hours including stops (took 11hrs 20mins last time))
Date: Sat 30 Apr 2022
Meet:
at
Heaven's Gate Car Park, BA12 7LG (if its full we will park further down the road by the roadside)
If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car.
Route: No route submitted. Do you have a .GPX file of this walk? Upload it here to add to our walk library.