Tantalizing Tisbury

SWC 251: Tisbury Circular -- Across the Vale of Wardour and Up Win Green Hill t=swc.251

Length: 16.4 Miles or 26.3 km for those more metrically minded (for those wanting something shorter, a shorter version of 10.7 miles/17.2 km is available)

Difficulty:  7 out of 10 (or 3 out 10 for the shorter version)

Train:  Take the 9:15 AM South Western Exeter St. David’s train from London Waterloo arriving at a Tisbury at 11:06.   Return trains are at 17:01, 17:28, 18:01; 19:03; 20:01; 21:01 and 22:03.  Buy a day return to Tisbury.

This walk explores the Vale of Wardour, an area of outstanding natural beauty in Wiltshire, and climbs the highest peak in South Wiltshire.  In the morning, the walk passes through Wardour Park with its neoclassical mansion and romantic castle ruins.  After lunch, the route takes you up onto Win Green Hill with commanding views far and wide (including to the coast).  It then traverses a ridge before descending back into the valley for the return to Tisbury.  A short cut which shares the morning and afternoon stretches is available near the lunch pub.  More information and the walk instructions can be found here.

Lunch is at the Grove Arms in Ludwell (01747 828 811), 6.6 miles/10.6 km into the walk. For those opting for the shorter version, lunch is at the highly acclaimed Forester in Donhead St. Andrew (01747 828 038).  Please call ahead to check availability.

Post walk refreshies can be had at various spots in Tisbury – including the Boot Inn.

Enjoy the walk!