Great Stones Way
Walk the chalk grassland of Salisbury between perhistoric henges over 3-5 days, with maps, guidebooks, cosy accommodation and daily luggage transfers included. Surround yourself in ancient British history and welcoming towns on this heritage trail, with Contours' 20+ years of experience behind you.
Great Stones Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/great-stones-way
A walking holiday through the Wiltshire Downs, visiting the great stone henges of England.
From £365 per person
Chalk grassland is firm underfoot on this heritage trail, which links together Neolithic stone circles, Saxon earthworks, Norman churches and stunning views over the Alton Barnes White Horse. The Great Stones Way tours the Salisbury Plain and meanders alongside the River Avon, visiting thatched cottage hamlets and historic towns on its way.
Surround yourself in British history on a challenging weekend hike or a relaxed week-long ramble – this flexible trail allows for either.
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Visiting the stone circles of Avebury and Stonehenge, breath-taking World Heritage Sites.
Taking in the sweeping views across the Vale of Pewsey and Salisbury Plain.
Walking through Longstreet, surrounded by beautiful thatched cottages.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSW2 | From Swindon to Salisbury | 3 days walking | £365 | |
| GSW3 | From Swindon to Salisbury | 4 days walking | £455 | |
| GSW4 | From Swindon to Salisbury | 5 days walking | £545 |
Travel to Swindon where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Swindon to Honey Street. 19 miles (30km)
Honey Street to Durrington. 15 miles (24km)
Durrington to Salisbury. 12 miles (19km)
Depart from Salisbury after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
A note about transfersYou can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
It is very easy to travel to the start (and return home from the end) of the holiday using public transport. Please click here for more information.
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“Good walk to get us back into the swing of walking.”Mr Day, UK
“The standard of our accommodations were very good. Excellent breakfast everywhere.”Miss Wallén, Sweden
“It was a great holiday. We really enjoyed the extended time in the countryside and the sights along the way. Accommodations were first rate. The hikes were well structured and we spent many hours in places that were very remote and beautiful. We enjoyed the walk and it was really neat to find our luggage miraculously waiting for us at the end of the trail.”Mr Bolster, USA
“First, we really enjoyed the trip. It was our first “walking tour” and it achieved what we hoped it would. We had an opportunity to walk through some small towns and English countryside that we probably would not have been able to see any other way, we got some exercise and “communed with nature”, and having someone else move our bags from hotel to hotel was lovely. (In fact, we should say that the luggage transfer was done flawlessly.) Also, we want to compliment you on your selection of lodging. Every one of the places we stayed was excellent in its own way. In fact, we should say that the luggage transfer was done flawlessly.”Prof Kasman, USA