Section 1 of 5, Mid Wilts Way
Mere to Horningsham
8 miles (12.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 812 323. Finish: ST 827 404. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 321 m of climbing and 244 m of descent; highest point 283 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Mere.
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 120 m from the start. Directions ST 811 323Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions ST 812 321Car park (free), 220 m from the start. Directions ST 814 324
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Gillingham station, 6.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Horningsham.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Longleat station (heritage railway), 3.3 km away (Directions).
Planning the Mid Wilts Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitpewseyvale.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 25%, paved or flagged 14%; the rest (61%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 14 gates.
Steepest climb: about 92 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 5.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Butt of Sherry, Mere: at the start.The George, Mere: at the start.
- Café
- Angel Cafe, Mere: at the start.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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