An afternoon walk, from Durrington Walls to Stonehenge, led by Museum Director, David Dawson
The Walk
This half-day tour starts at 1.30pm, meeting close to the Stonehenge Inn (SP4 8BN), at Durrington. It will take approximately 4.5 hours.
Walking through Durrington Walls you will find out more about Woodhenge, excavated by Maud Cunnington, who was once President of our Society. The route passes the Cuckoo Stone, a megalithic standing stone, before following the Apple Track – a WW1 light railway. We will also pass the prehistoric Cursus and the Bronze Age barrows of Kings Barrow ridge en route to Stonehenge. We will then hear about the WW1 Stonehenge airfield and to go to the western end of the Cursus before walking to the Stonehenge Visitor Centre. We will then return to Durrington by sharing cars.
The walk does not include a visit to the monument itself.
For details of the walk, including a map, click here.
Health and Safety
Stout footwear, protective clothing to suit the prevailing weather conditions, and reasonable mobility will be required for the walk.
Lunch is NOT provided – you may wish to have lunch at the Stonehenge Inn before we meet.
There are no toilets or refreshment facilities on the route. Please bring your own snacks and water bottles (especially during hot weather).
Date and Tickets
Saturday 25 May 2024
Wednesday 18 September 2024
£20 (£15 WANHS members). Booking essential. No dogs. Maximum number 18 (19 with David!).