Activities at Calstone and Cherhill Downs

Calstone Downs
Walking Trail

Calstone Down tranquil walk

Calstone and Cherhill Downs, Wiltshire

Enjoy a walk dotted with many archaeological features and butterflies in the summer, with a view from the top that will take your breath away.

  • Moderate
  • 1 hour 30 mins
  • 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Cherhill Down
Walking Trail

Cherhill downland walk

Calstone and Cherhill Downs, Wiltshire

A walk to the top of Cherhill Down will reward you with wonderful views and the chance to explore Oldbury Castle hill fort which, during the summer, is covered in wildflowers.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Scabious flowers on Cherhill Down
Activity Feature
Walking

Calstone and Cherhill Downs

Calstone and Cherhill Downs, Wiltshire

What makes Calstone and Cherhill Downs so special?

Cherhill Down and the Lansdowne Monument
Walking Feature

Walking on Calstone and Cherhill Downs

Calstone and Cherhill Downs, Wiltshire

Dust off those walking boots, pack a hearty picnic and follow a National Trust walking trail around Calstone and Cherhill Downs. With rare butterflies, seven species of orchid and if you are really lucky the only place in Wiltshire you can see the wart-biter bush cricket, this is a truly wonderful place to visit.