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Sarsen Way Walking Holiday in Southern England
Previously known as Great Stones Way.
A 54 miles walking route from Swindon to Salisbury via the great sarsen stones of Avebury and Stonehenge.
This is one of our Wiltshire Walking Holidays.
Sarsen Way Walking Holiday
(previously know as Great Stones Way)
in Wiltshire England
from Swindon to Salisbury
via Avebury Stone Circle and Stone Row, Wiltshire’s White Horses, Stonehenge, Old Sarum and Salisbury
Our walking route on the Sarsen Way is 54 miles long and is one of the newest UK walking trails. It starts in Swindon and goes via Avebury, Stonehenge, and Old Sarum to finish in Salisbury. You will also see 2 of the 8 White Horses in Wiltshire.
The Avebury Stone Circle and Stone Row, and Stonehenge, are World Heritage Sites. These are just two of the many prehistoric stone circles and henges you will pass along this route.
The hiking route is a great first walking holiday experience as it is easy walking and offers a wealth of interesting places to visit en-route.
We offer 2 itineraries for our
Sarsen Way walking holiday:
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- 8 day itinerary
- 9 day itnerary
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Please see details and prices below.
Our Sarsen Way walking holiday connects with:
- The Ridgeway at Avebury
- White Horse Trail at Honeystreet
- Kennet & Avon Canal Towpath at Honeystreet
- Clarendon Way at Salisbury
- Avon Valley Path at Salisbury
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing. The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.
The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
Swindon to Salisbury
in England UK
8 day itinerary
6 days walking and 7 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | arrive Swindon | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Swindon | |
| Day 2: | Coate Water Park to Avebury | 10 miles |
| Optional Day: | extra optional day in Avebury | |
| Day 3: | Avebury to Honeystreet | 7.5 miles |
| Day 4: | Honeystreet to Longstreet | 10 miles |
| Day 5: | Longstreet to Durrington | 7.5 miles |
| Day 6: | Durrington to Great Durnford, via Stonehenge | 10 miles |
| Day 7: | Great Durnford to Salisbury, via Old Sarum | 7 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Salisbury | |
| Day 8: | depart Salisbury |
8 day itinerary 7 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2025 | £861 | £1,554 | £1,694 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Sarsen Way
Swindon to Salisbury
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Salisbury
Legacy Rose & Crown
double/twin
£65.00
Single
please ask
Mercure White Hart
£64.00
please ask
Sarsen Way Walking Holiday
Suggested Tour Duration:
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
54 miles/87 kms
Min/max daily distance:
7/10 miles
Average Daily distance:
8.5 miles
Grading:
Easy/Moderate
Features:
2 White Horses
Avebury Stone Circle and Row
Kennet and Avon Canal
Stonehenge
Old Sarum
Salisbury
Salisbury Cathedral
This route connects with:
The Ridgeway
White Horse Trail
Kennet & Avon Canal Towpath
Clarendon Way
Avon Valley Path
There is nowhere to get an evening meal in Avebury on a Sunday evening,
therefore we suggest you plan your holiday on Sarsen Way so that
it does not start on a Saturday.
Previously known as Great Stones Way.
A 54 miles walking route from Swindon to Salisbury via the great sarsen stones of Avebury and Stonehenge.
This is one of our Wiltshire Walking Holidays.
Swindon to Salisbury
in England UK
9 day itinerary
7 days walking and 8 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | arrive Swindon | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Swindon | |
| Day 2: | Coate Water Park to Avebury | 10 miles |
| Optional Day: | extra optional day in Avebury | |
| Day 3: | Avebury to Honeystreet | 7.5 miles |
| Day 4: | Honeystreet to Upavon | 6 miles |
| Day 5: | Upavon to Enford/Longstreeet | 5 miles |
| Day 6: | Enford/Longstreet to Durrington | 8 miles |
| Day 7: | Durrington to Great Durnford, via Stonehenge | 10 miles |
| Day 8: | Great Durnford to Salisbury, via Old Sarum | 7 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Salisbury | |
| Day 9: | depart Salisbury |
9 day itinerary 8 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2025 | £984 | £1,776 | £1,936 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
Sarsen Way
Swindon to Salisbury
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Salisbury
Legacy Rose & Crown
double/twin
£65.00
Single
please ask
Mercure White Hart
£64.00
please ask
Sarsen Way Walking Holiday
Suggested Tour Duration:
8 nights, 7 days walking
Total Distance:
54 miles/87 kms
Min/max daily distance:
5/10 miles
Average Daily distance:
7.5miles
Grading:
Easy/Moderate
Features:
2 White Horses
Avebury Stone Circle and Row
Kennet and Avon Canal
Stonehenge
Old Sarum
Salisbury
Salisbury Cathedral
This route connects with:
The Ridgeway
White Horse Trail
Kennet & Avon Canal Towpath
Clarendon Way
Avon Valley Path
There is nowhere to get an evening meal in Avebury on a Sunday evening, therefore we suggest you plan your holiday on Sarsen Way so that it does not start on a Saturday.
Previously known as Great Stones Way.
A 54 miles walking route from Swindon to Salisbury via the great sarsen stones of Avebury and Stonehenge.
This is one of our Wiltshire Walking Holidays.
What’s included
in your Sarsen Way
walking holiday
in Wiltshire, Southern England
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- OS 1:25,000 map
Optional Extras
for your Sarsen Way
walking holiday
in Wiltshire, Southern England
- upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
What’s not included
in your Sarsen Way
walking holiday
in Wiltshire, Southern England
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
- entrance fees to Stonehenge (English Heritage)
- Great Stones Way guide book (out of print)
Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
Sarsen Way Walking Holiday:
How to get there
- By Plane to Bournemouth, Southampton, Bristol or London where we can arrange transfer to Swindon
- By Car to Swindon where parking is available
- By Train/Bus to Swindon or Salisbury
Previously known as Great Stones Way.
A 54 miles walking route from Swindon to Salisbury via the great sarsen stones of Avebury and Stonehenge.
This is one of our Wiltshire Walking Holidays.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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