At a glance
Bowerchalke Walk
- Distance
- 3.75 miles
- Estimated time
- 2 hours
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Free parking at start 51.00239, -1.98169
- Characteristics
- Hills, Countryside
Wiltshire Walks
This walk explores the countryside around Bowerchalke, combining quiet village lanes with open chalk downland and a challenging climb up Marleycombe Hill.
It’s a varied route with steady effort rewarded by wide views across this part of the Chalke Valley.
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At a glance
The walk
This is a lovely, but challenging, walk in the countryside around the pretty village of Bowerchalke.
Expect open countryside, a lovely village walk and a vigorous climb up the Marleycombe Hill for some great views.
There is a small section of road walking on this route as you walk into the village.
Based on 2 user ratings
A very popular walk
Fine with dogs
Generally well maintained
Not suitable for pushchairs
Partly accessible
Take a packed lunch
Spot on
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Wiltshire Walks app.
First-hand experiences
Stunning views, loved the walk. So much mud though so wear wellies! Xx
Comments from walkers who have completed the Bowerchalke walk.
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