Section 4 of 5, Mid Wilts Way
Huish to Durley
8.3 miles (13.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 147 644. Finish: SU 233 633. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 179 m of climbing and 287 m of descent; highest point 288 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Huish.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Pound Lane, 1.7 km away (Directions); Pewsey station, 4.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Durley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Durley Turn, 780 m from the finish. Directions SU 225 632The Wharf, 940 m from the finish. Directions SU 223 635Three Horse Shoes, 950 m from the finish. Directions SU 229 624
Planning the Mid Wilts Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitpewseyvale.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 14%; the rest (84%) isn't recorded.
About 15% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 7 gates.
Steepest climb: about 101 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 1.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The Royal Oak, Wootton Rivers: 5.8 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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