Section 1 of 2, Cranborne Droves Way
Win Green to Martin Drove End
9.6 miles (15.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 142 298. Finish: SU 038 223. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
About 287 m of climbing and 155 m of descent; highest point 179 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Win Green.
- Station
- Salisbury, 710 m from the start. Directions SU 136 301
- Bus stops
- New Canal, 140 m from the start. Directions SU 143 299Clock Tower, 180 m from the start. Directions SU 141 299New Canal Coach Stop, 180 m from the start. Directions SU 144 299
- Car parks
- Disabled, 200 m from the start. Directions SU 144 299Lush House Car Park (free), 200 m from the start. Directions SU 140 298Old George Mall (pay), 220 m from the start. Directions SU 144 297
Getting back
The section finishes at Martin Drove End.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Haskells Farm, 1.8 km away (Directions).
Planning the Cranborne Droves Way
- Planning the whole trail: greatchalkway.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 37%, paved or flagged 26%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (27%) isn't recorded.
About 16% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 4 gates.
Steepest climb: about 70 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 5.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Haunch of Venison, Salisbury: at the start.The Market Tavern, Salisbury: at the start. Seats outside.The New Inn, Salisbury: at the start.The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury: at the start. Food, real ale, seats outside.The Wig and Quill, Salisbury: at the start.The Old Ale & Coffee House, Salisbury: at the start. Food.Sips, Salisbury: at the start. Seats outside.The King's Head Inn, Salisbury: at the start. No dogs, food, real ale, step-free.The Bishop's Mill, Salisbury: at the start. Step-free.Above Bar, Salisbury: near the start, about 250 m off the way.And 8 more within a quarter of a mile.
- Cafés
- Bell Tower Tea Rooms, The Close: at the start.Boston Tea Party, Salisbury: at the start. Seats outside.CUPP, Salisbury: at the start.Cafe Pickup, Salisbury: at the start.Caffè Nero, Salisbury: at the start. Step-free.Coffee#1, Salisbury: at the start. Seats outside.Costa, Salisbury: at the start. Seats outside.Costa, Salisbury: at the start.Henderson's Artisan Bakery & Cafe, Salisbury: at the start.Juice Point, Salisbury: at the start.And 23 more within a quarter of a mile.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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