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Donhead St Andrew & Wardour Castle loop from Wardour — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

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Donhead St Andrew & Wardour Castle loop from Wardour — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

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Donhead St Andrew & Wardour Castle loop from Wardour — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

02:04

7.45km

140m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 4.6-mile (7.4 km) hike through the scenic Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs, gaining 462 feet (141 metres) over approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes. This circular route takes you through classic Wiltshire countryside, offering views of rolling downland, ancient woodlands, and farmland. You'll pass by…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.08 km

View of St Giles House

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Twin trees on the right through a gap in the hedging. Beautiful.

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5.44 km

Old Wardour Castle

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Built at the end of the 14th century, Wardour Castle has had a turbulent history. The castle, which would once have been a luxury residence, suffered during the English Civil …

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6.30 km

View of New Wardour Castle

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Built in Palladian style, the Grade I-listed New Wardour Castle is not far from the impressive ruins of Old Wardour Castle. This vast house was built in the 18th century …

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6.82 km

New Wardour Castle

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New Wardour Castle is a Grade I-listed country house situated in idyllic Wiltshire parkland. The house was built between 1769-76 in the Palladian style. Between 1961-90, the house was Cranborne …

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7.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

2.08 km

1.28 km

927 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

550 m

428 m

351 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 5 September

24°C

12°C

31 %

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Donhead St Andrew & Wardour Castle loop from Wardour — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

View of St Giles House

Old Wardour Castle

View of New Wardour Castle

New Wardour Castle

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