The Wheatsheaf and Lower Woodford

The Wheatsheaf and Lower Woodford is a 3.3 mile loop trail located near Salisbury, Wiltshire, England and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips.

Length3.3 miElevation gain462 ftRoute typeLoop

Description

Waypoints (5)

Getting There

A circular pub walk from The Wheatsheaf pub in Lower Woodford. A gently undulating walk through the picturesque Woodford valley and surrounding chalk downland. Good underfoot with lots of interesting countryside, views and wildlife to enjoy all year round. The walk follows a mixture of quiet lanes and woodland/field paths, the latter of which will be muddy after wet weather. There are a few gates and several stiles on route. Approximate time 70 to 90 minutes.

Wheatsheaf to Avon Bridge

With your back to the Wheatsheaf, turn left and walk along the road through village. After 300 yards, pass phone box and, 60 yards on (just before post box), turn right through wood gate to right of cattle grid. Bear to left of house on to path. Cross two footbridges and then main bridge over the river Avon 40 yards on.

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Avon Bridge to The Avenue

Continue for 60 yards with trees to right and laurel to left then path bends left and heads uphill. Follow for 250 yards and turn left at lane junction. Just 40 yards across the lane, turn right at footpath sign. Pass metal gates and turn right down narrow path between fences. Pass farm buildings to left and follow path uphill with good views to Lower Woodford on the right. After 400 yards, path bends to left through trees. 120 yards on, bear right on to path. Pass marker and bear left on track 40 yards ahead. Follow across open fields and after 250 yards, track curves to left. Continue gently downhill for 500 yards, pass thatched cottage to right and turn right into lane (The Avenue) 30 yards ahead.

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The Avenue to Stone Bridge

Follow beech lined lane gently downhill for 700 yards and cross over at T-junction. Push button to left on flint wall to open gate. Pass through and continue ahead past staddle stones and Little Durnford Manor to the right. After 250 yards, lane bends to right and then left, passing staddle stone barn. 80 yards on, cross stone bridge over the Avon.

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Stone Bridge to Road

Pass barrier and continue ahead. 200 yards on and just before next stone bridge, turn right down bank and through wood gate. Head along left edge of field for 100 yards and turn left over wood footbridge. Cross stile, bear right, cross two more stiles (2nd may be soft underfoot) then head across field with stream to right and trees to left. After 200 yards, turn left over/ past stile and turn immediately right. Follow track through trees for 130 yards and cross road at 1 oâclock.

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Road to Wheatsheaf

Turn right and follow right edge of field for 150 yards into next field. Bear left at 10 o'clock and follow path across field for 400 yards then on to grass track. Pass paddocks to left and trees to right. After 180 yards, pass stile to right and continue ahead keeping to right edge. 150 yards on, pass through metal gate and walk uphill along right edge for 300 yards. Pass through metal kissing gate and turn right on to lane. Follow downhill for 300 yards to T junction and turn right. Continue along road through village, retracing your steps for 350 yards back to the pub for some well earned refreshment.

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The walk starts and ends at The Wheatsheaf pub in Lower Woodford near Salisbury. Approximate post code SP4 6NQ.

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Reviews (23)

Photos (101)

Recordings (22)

Completed (51)

Kate Baker

January 10, 2021

HikingOff trail

Lovely walk with plenty of space in most places for social distancing.

Martyn Neale

January 8, 2021

Hiking

A pleasant walk with varied terrain and unusual sights. Worth the effort just to see the camels.

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Izzie Grant

November 27, 2020

Hiking

great walk really easy to do a little muddy in some parts but not too bad at all and was great fun. would be great to go to the pub for a hot chocolate after when things are open again

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susie stevens

October 27, 2020

Hiking

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Tim Austin

October 25, 2020

Hiking

Perfect for a little afternoon stroll

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Matt Oakes

October 3, 2020

Hiking

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Lottie Hedley-Harper

June 28, 2020

Hiking

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DJ H

June 21, 2020

HikingOver grown

Nice little walk in the country, although some of the trails were not signposted. Easy enough terrain and decent views throughout, topped off with a camel walking in the road a couple miles in! Make sure you check your dogs for ticks when you finish.

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Lucy Cockayne

May 23, 2020

Hiking

Stunning, peaceful walk. Great views and some really cool finds along the way. At what I think was a stately home along the walk we found, lots of goats, alpacas, donkeys and camels! There were 2 sheep and 2 goats roaming free and a camel! The rest were in fields. It really was beautiful. Would definitely do this walk again.

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