Terrace Ride walk at Stourhead

Enjoy a walk along the eighteenth-century Terrace Ride created by Henry Hoare II. This circular walk passes Stourhead and the Obelisk before walking along Six Wells Bottom, the source of the River Stour. As you reach the top of the valley, the walk takes you towards your half-way point at Alfred’s Tower. Return along the Terrace Ride enjoying views of the parkland and Six Wells below.
Near to
StourheadStart point
Stourhead visitor reception, near Mere, Wiltshire BA12 6QD. Grid ref: ST778340. You can start the walk from Alfred’s Tower car park (grid ref grid reference ST749354): please head to the tower and start from point 7.Trail information
Difficulty
Full trail
DistanceMiles: 8.8 (km: 14.08)Short trail
DistanceMiles: 5.5 (km: 8.8)Get in touch
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