Calstone and Cherhill Downs
Far-reaching views of rolling valleys and hills
Calstone and Cherhill Downs
Overview
Far-reaching views of rolling valleys and hills
Cherhill Down is well known for its White Horse and views of the Lansdowne Monument, which can be seen for miles around.
Walk to the top of the Down and be rewarded with great views. In the summer enjoy carpets of chalk grassland flowers and the sound of skylarks.
Take time to explore the impressive landmark of Oldbury Castle Iron Age hill fort, which also provides shelter for butterflies flitting from flower to flower. Or simply enjoy the feeling of peace and tranquillity in the Calstone Coombes, a haven for some of the rarest butterfly species in Wiltshire and the Wart-biter Bush Cricket.
- Telephone
- 01672539920
- wiltshire.countryside@nationaltrust.org.uk
Calstone and Cherhill Downs
How to get here
- Address
- South of Cherhill village, Near Calne, Wiltshire
- By cycle
- National Cycle Network Route 403 runs through Cherhill to the north. See Sustrans website
- On foot
- Various footpaths lead to Calstone and Cherhill Downs from the A4 in and around Cherhill village. Wessex Ridgeway and White Horse Trail run through the property. Lansdowne Monument is about ¾ mile from Cherhill village
- By train
- Chippenham 9 miles
- By road
- South of A4; 3 miles east of Calne, near the village of Cherhill.
- Parking: Roadside parking is available on A4 (not National Trust)
- SatNav:
- By bus
- No 42 bus, Calne to Marlborough, stops on A4 in Cherhill
Calstone and Cherhill Downs
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Calstone and Cherhill Downs
Opening times
Monday 16 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 17 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 18 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 19 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 20 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 21 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 22 July
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Calstone and Cherhill Downs
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01672539920
- wiltshire.countryside@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- South of Cherhill village, Near Calne, Wiltshire