A walk which starts below the Iron Age hillfort of Battlesbury Camp. After scaling the hill and exploring the ramparts we will head over to Middle Hill passing the prominent Bronze Age barrow on its summit and the strip lynchets on the slopes of the hill. The walk then continues on to Scratchbury Camp, another Iron Age hillfort which we circumnavigate before heading back to the beginning.
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Details:
Date: Monday 31 May (Bank Holiday)
Start time: 6.30 pm. Walk is expected to last approx. two hours. 4 miles.
Parking: OS Grid Ref ST892453 (nearest postcode BA12 9DP) From Warminster drive up Imber Road until you see a turning on the right into Battlesbury Road. Drive along Battlesbury Road for half a mile until you see a concreted road on the left, where you can park. There are usually vehicles parked here by other visitors.
Meeting Point: OS Grid Ref ST893452 – a few hundred yards along the concreted road is a turning area for military vehicles, where the footpaths lead up to Battlesbury Hill. Meet at the left hand side of the turning area, where there are bollards at the edge of the road.
Booking: Essential ‘BOOK ONLINE’ below.
Cost: £12 (£10 WANHS members)
Maximum Number: 14 (excluding walk leader)
Terms and Conditions
Stout footwear, protective clothing to suit the prevailing weather conditions and reasonable mobility will be required. Please ensure that you bring water and snacks; this is particularly important in hot weather.
The event may be postponed if adverse weather is forecast.
Unless sold out, bookings will close at 9 am on the day of the outing.