A paddle spot at Fonthill

Walks, England, Wiltshire

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  • The walk starts from the Beckford Arms in Fonthill Gifford. A great spot for the start or end of the walk. Has a nice garden too.

    Step 1: The walk starts from the Beckford Arms in Fonthill Gifford. A great spot for the start or end of the walk. Has a nice garden too.

  • At the crossroads in front of the pub, head straight over towards Fonthill Bishop and Salisbury.

    Step 2: At the crossroads in front of the pub, head straight over towards Fonthill Bishop and Salisbury.

  • Just pass the small green, head right through a gate onto a footpath. It can get quite overgrown with nettles in summer.

    Step 3: Just pass the small green, head right through a gate onto a footpath. It can get quite overgrown with nettles in summer.

  • You'll shortly emerge in a field. Head across on the obvious earth path. This is part of the 9000 acre Fonthill Estate.

    Step 4: You'll shortly emerge in a field. Head across on the obvious earth path. This is part of the 9000 acre Fonthill Estate.

  • Look left for lovely views across this part of the Cranbourne Chase National Landscape.

    Step 5: Look left for lovely views across this part of the Cranbourne Chase National Landscape.

  • Follow the path until you reach a gate.

    Step 6: Follow the path until you reach a gate.

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