Exploring the Stonehenge Landscape on foot

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There are a number of walks below that you can download for free to help you explore the Stonehenge Landscape. The walks are designed to give you an insight into the scale of the ceremonial landscape you are visiting.

So, why not pack up your thermos and some sandwiches and spend a day embracing the outdoors and nature?  You'll be rewarded with breath-taking views, peace and tranquility and you'll be walking in the footsteps of our ancestors.

Please note: If you are planning to bring your dog, please read through the information at the bottom of this page as there are restrictions on where you can take them in this landscape.  The last walk on the list below is a dog-friendly walk (Stonehenge Landscape, Winterbourne Stoke barrows).

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Durrington Walls to Stonehenge 

This walk explores three major prehistoric monuments, Durrington Walls, the Stonehenge Avenue and the Cursus, all in the heart of the World Heritage Site. You will discover this landscape's past starting with the monuments built by the first farmers, as well as finding out about its diverse range of wildlife and plants.

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A King's View  

A walk that explores the chalk downland at the heart of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. From Bronze Age burial mounds to ceremonial pathways, Britain's most famous prehistoric landscape is crammed with globally important archaeology. There's also an array of wildlife to look out for all year round, including hares, deer and birds.

Secrets of Stonehenge landscape

Secrets of the Stonehenge Landscape 

A walk that explores some of the lesser known areas of the Stonehenge landscape with great views of the famous stone circle and some breathtaking archaeology. Within Fargo Woodland there are Bronze Age burial mounds and lots of wildlife to discover as well as a useful information and view point. The chalk grassland supports a wealth of native flora and fauna.

Durrington Walls to King Barrow Ridge

Durrington Walls to King Barrow Ridge 

With this walk you will explore the landscape to the east of Stonehenge. You will take in the timber circle of Woodhenge and Durrington Walls henge, the Cuckoo Stone and the burial mounds on King Barrow Ridge. All of these sites played an important part in the story of the World Heritage Site at Stonehenge.

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Stonehenge Landscape Winterbourne Stoke barrows 

Wide, open spaces, fresh air and a deep connection with history. This short dog friendly walk takes in thousands of years of history, with amazing views in a landscape rich in wildflowers, insects, animals and birds.

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Dog walking in the Stonehenge landscape 

There are few things better than striding out in beautiful wide-open spaces with your dog at your side, and the landscape around Stonehenge is one of the best places to do this. However, please be aware that, due to increased incidences of sheep-worrying and the loss of a number of sheep, there are some restrictions on where you can take your dog within the World Heritage Site. Please click to find out more.

If you'd like to explore some of the other National Trust Wiltshire Landscape sites, then why not take one of the Walking Challenges?


Please note that the trails above feature on the Stonehenge and Avebury Walking Challenge packs,  but should you wish to purchase them as a pack of printed walks with a map holder then you can do so below.

Visitors on King Barrow Ridge, Stonehenge Landscape

Have you taken the Walking Challenge? 

If you love getting outdoors, nature and wildlife, history and archaeology, then why not find out about the two walking challenges we offer? These will take you all over the Wiltshire Landscape sites and the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site.

Find out more here