From the site of the medieval castle of Old Sarum, towering above the valley of the River Avon, circle its surrounding Iron Age ramparts past the cathedral ruins. Drop down into the valley, crossing ghostly lines of Roman roads and medieval trackways to the river. Trace its course downstream as it flows to Salisbury, its … Continue reading Old Sarum
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Valley of the Stones
Delve deep into the historic Land of Stone and Bone. Starting at Hardy’s Monument, visible for miles around and stood on a prehistoric route which follows the South Dorset Ridgeway, sink into the surrounding heathland. Trace the ancient tracks through thick woodland while skimming a Bronze Age cemetery and an animal graveyard. Pass deep gravel … Continue reading Valley of the Stones
