also on WhatsApp
White Horse Trail Walking Holiday in
Southern England
A 96 miles circular walking route visiting the 8 White Horses of Wiltshire.
This is one of our Wiltshire Walking Holidays.
White Horse Trail Walking Holiday
in Wiltshire, Southern England
a circular walking holiday from Westbury
via Wiltshire’s eight White Horses, The Wiltshire Downs, The Kennet and Avon Canal and Avebury Stone Ring and Standing Stones
Our White Horse Trail walking walking holiday on the White Horse Trail is 96 miles long and is one of the lesser-known UK walking trails. It starts in Westbury and goes via the prehistoric site of Avebury and shares some of its route with the Ridgeway, Europe’s oldest right of way. The Kennet and Avon Canal is also one of the trail’s highlights. You will also walk past the 8 White Horses in Wiltshire.
The White Horse Trail walking holiday 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 1 suggested itinerary for the White Horse Trail walking holiday:
10 day walking holiday, 96 miles
Please see details and prices below.
The White Horse Trail walking holiday connects with:
- The Ridgeway at Avebury
- Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath near Pewsey and Devizes
- Sarsen Way between Broad Hinton and Compton Bassett
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.
White Horse Trail Walking Holiday
a circular walking holiday from Westbury
10 day itinerary
8 days walking and 9 nights
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Westbury
Day 2: Westbury to Market Lavington 11 miles
Day 3: Market Lavington to Pewsey 12 miles
Day 4: Pewsey to Marlborough 11 miles
Day 5: Marlborough to Broad Hinton 7.5 miles
Day 6: Broad Hinton to Compton Bassett 12 miles
Day 7: Compton Bassett to Bottlesford, via Avebury 14 miles
Day 8: Bottlesford to Devizes 14 miles
Day 9: Devizes to Westbury 15 miles
Day 10: Depart after breakfast
10 day itinerary 9 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £1,035 | £1,566 | £1,746 |
| 2025 | £1,035 | £1,566 | £1,746 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £59 per person depending on location
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
White Horse Trail Walking Holiday
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Marlborough
Castle and Ball Hotel
double/twin
£28.50
Single
please ask
You stay in Marlborough for 2 nights,
therefore 2 nights upgrade required.
Devizes
The Peppermill
double/twin
£49.00
Single
please ask
Bear Hotel
£29.00
please ask
White Horse Trail Walking Holiday
circular from Westbury
Suggested Tour Duration:
9 nights, 8 days walking
Total Distance:
96 miles/154 kms
Min/max daily distance:
7.5/15 miles
Average Daily distance:
12 miles
Grading:
Easy/Moderate
Features:
8 White Horses
Avebury Stone Circle and Row
Kennet and Avon Canal
Caen Hill Flight of locks
This route connects with:
The Ridgeway
Kennet & Avon Canal Towpath
Sarsen Way
Please note there is no accommodation available in Bottlesford (day 7) on a Sunday, Monday or a Tuesday.
A 96 miles circular walking route visiting the 8 White Horses of Wiltshire.
This is one of our Wiltshire Walking Holidays.
What’s included
in your White Horse Trail
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 White Horse Trail
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 White Horse Trail
Walking Holiday
in Wiltshire, Southern England
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
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.
White Horse Trail Walking Holiday:
How to get there:
- By Plane to Bournemouth, Southampton, Bristol or London where we can arrange transfer to Westbury
- By Car to Westbury where parking is available
- By Train/Bus to Westbury
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Our telephone Lines are open 7 days a week.
UK +44 (0)1837 880075
or +44 (0)207 193 1252
March to September 9am to 9pm
October to February 9am to 5pm
US +1 (646) 233-1541
New York 5 hours behind UK time:
March to September 4am to 4pm EST
October to February 4am to 12noon EST
AUS +61 (02) 8006 0182
Sydney 10 hours ahead of UK time:
March to September 7pm to 7am EADT
October to February 7pm to 3am EADT
CAN +1 (647) 4786251
Toronto 5 hours behind UK time:
March to September 4am to 4pm EST
October to February 4am to 12noon EST
or
