Calstone and Cherhill Downs

Snow on fields with Cherhill Downs in the distance — Cherhill Down

Evening sun over the downs — Calstone and Cherhill Downs

Obelisk on Cherhill Down — Calstone and Cherhill Down, Lansdowne Monument

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In line with government guidance, our countryside space and car park is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

Cherhill Down, with a chalk white horse, Iron Age hillfort and obelisk has breath-taking views over the wildlife haven of Calstone coombes.

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Visiting this spring

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

Calstone and Cherhill Downs

Things to see and do

Evening view over rolling hills — Calstone and Cherhill Downs

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What's special about Calstone and Cherhill Downs?

The National Trust looks after Calstone and Cherhill Downs because of their rich and diverse natural habitats and because the rolling hills and deep enclosing coombes allow people to escape into nature. A climb to the top of Cherhill will have you standing on ancient banks and ditches, once home to Bronze Age and Iron Age families. The later monument stand out for miles around.

Nature, beauty and history of Calstone and Cherhill Downs

Spring flower and rolling downs — Cherhill Down

Walking trail

Exploring the downs on foot

There's only one way to appreciate these downs and that's by foot. You can explore by finding your own way, or if you prefer you can follow a set route taking you through some of the loveliest parts of the downs.

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Wildlife

Calstone and Cherhill Downs are a haven for wildlife

Wart biter bush cricket

This cricket needs a very specific environment in which to live and reproduce and we work hard to make sure that this rare insect has what it needs to flourish.

Chalkland flowers

Careful management of the downs ensures that there are many species of chalkland wildflowers. Visit in spring and early summer for the best displays.

Rare butterflies

The chalk downland of Calstone and Cherhill Downs is the perfect environment for some of the rarest butterflies in the country.

Calstone and Cherhill Downs

History

The history of Calstone and Cherhill Downs

Cherhill White Horse

The impressive chalk-cut white horse on Cherhill Down can be seen as you drive along the A4 between Marlborough and Calne.

The Lansdowne Monument

Built in 1845 the Lansdowne Monument stands at 120 feet high and can be seen from all direction for miles around.

Oldbury Castle

If you climb to the top of Cherhill Down you can explore the extensive ramparts of this Iron Age hillfort, once home to many people.

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Wildflowers on a hillside — Cherhill Down

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	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

Calstone and Cherhill Downs

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