Section 2 of 2, Cranborne Droves Way
Martin Drove End to Salisbury
7.7 miles (12.4 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 038 223. Finish: ST 923 204. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 167 m of climbing and 78 m of descent; highest point 277 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Martin Drove End.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Haskells Farm, 1.8 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Salisbury.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at The Grove Arms, 2.6 km away (Directions); Tisbury station, 8.9 km away (Directions).
Planning the Cranborne Droves Way
- Planning the whole trail: greatchalkway.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 44%, gravel and tracks 33%, paved or flagged 14%.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 7.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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