Cley Hill
Distinctive landmark rich in wildlife and archaeology with a tremendous panorama
Cley Hill
Overview
Distinctive landmark rich in wildlife and archaeology with a tremendous panorama
Once part of the Longleat estate, the hill was entrusted to us by the 6th Marquess of Bath. Ascend the hill to enjoy extensive views of West Wiltshire and Somerset, or to experience uninterrupted views of the sky from this locally famous UFO hotspot.
Explore the botanically rich chalk downland and discover an abundance of wild flowers teeming with insect life. The site is also significant for its geology and archaeology. It was formed by ancient seas and it's been shaped by man since its prehistoric role of guarding territorial boundaries, through to more recent farming and quarrying.
- Telephone
- 01672539920
- wiltshire.countryside@nationaltrust.org.uk
Cley Hill
How to get here
- Address
- Cley Hill, Corsley, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7QU
- By cycle
- National Cycle Network Route 24 runs nearby
- On foot
- Public footpath from car park or the Mid-Wilts Way
- By train
- Warminster station, 3 miles
- By road
- From Warminster, exit A36 onto A362. The car park is just over a mile, towards Frome
- Parking: Small National Trust car park with unmarked bays ¼ mile from the base of the hill path
- By bus
- Frome minibuses 53, Frome to Warminster
Cley Hill
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
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
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:
| 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 Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Cley Hill
Opening times
Wednesday 18 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 19 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 20 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 21 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 22 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 23 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 24 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Cley Hill
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01672539920
- wiltshire.countryside@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Cley Hill, Corsley, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7QU