Wiltshire Walks

Fyfield Down Walks & Route Maps

Fyfield Down walk, Wiltshire
Fyfield Down · Photo: Gareth James

These walks showcase one of the most distinctive landscapes in Wiltshire, crossing the open chalk downland of Fyfield Down National Nature Reserve.

Wide horizons, rolling hills and scattered sarsen stones give the area a wonderfully ancient feel, with some of the stones having lain here since prehistoric times.

Both routes offer plenty of fresh air and expansive views across the Marlborough Downs, while the longer option also follows a stretch of the historic Wessex Ridgeway.

With a mix of open terrain, fascinating geology and a real sense of remoteness, the walks provide a memorable way to experience this remarkable landscape.

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Fyfield Down walk 01

Medium Route

Walk distance
4¼ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This rewarding countryside walk explores the open landscape of the Fyfield Down National Nature Reserve in the Marlborough Downs.

Rolling chalk hills, scattered sarsen stones and wide skies give the route a wild, spacious feel, with views stretching across the surrounding downs.

There’s a fair amount of climbing along the way, making this a slightly more energetic long walk, but the effort is well repaid by the scenery.

Medium Route 4.2 Ratings and reviews 14 ratings · 6 reviews

Based on 14 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.2

A very popular walk

Dog friendly2.9 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.6 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.5 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.1 / 5
Route accuracy4.6 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockLivestock likely
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

Stunning views, lovely walk. If you’re taking dogs, however, be aware that you have to keep them on lead a quarter of the way when you pass the horse racing course at least. If there’s livestock in the fields they’ll have to be on lead a lot more than that.

Walker review

A great walk if you want to escape the crowds! Hardly saw another soul - just lots of cows.

Walker review

Excellent walk with lovely view over the downs. There are a lot of cattle, we changed the route a little to avoid the bull but there are plenty of paths to choose from.

Walker review

Great walk. This is Wiltshire to a tea!

Walker review

Far from the madding crowd! If you love wide open countryside views and very few other people on your walk then this is the one for you. Beware of bulls and cows - although they were not bothered by us at all.

Walker review

Currently bulls in nearly all the fields so very dangerous if you have a dog (which i did). Had to abort the walk in the end. Livestock everywhere.

Fyfield Down walk 02

Long Route

Walk distance
7 miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This extended route explores the open, windswept landscape of the Fyfield Down National Nature Reserve, with wide views across the rolling Marlborough Downs.

A stretch of the historic Wessex Ridgeway adds a sense of journey and heritage to the outing, as the route crosses higher ground and undulating slopes.

Long Route 4.8 Ratings and reviews 8 ratings · 4 reviews

Based on 8 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.8

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.6 / 5
Path condition4.1 / 5
Buggy friendly1.4 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.5 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.5 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockLivestock likely
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

A great walk, we went round clockwise, just one problem with the route, some one has put a fence up. There is a gate 50 meters to the left, take that and head down straight down..

Walker review

This is a lovely walk , did it December, very muddy in places and i would advice a map in winter as visibiy was low in very fine rain and driving winds . Dogs loved it....

Walker review

Could not complete whole route be cause rhw Aberdeen Angus xs young ones to, and were.unpredictable so we had to find another route, superb views around the downs, would give it anorher go perhaps later if the cattle are taken in fornrhe winter.

Walker review

You’ll need a lead if you’re taking your dog woth you as part of the walk is through fields with grazing cattle and some rather large bulls. Incredible views when you join the ridgeway.

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Expanded route map for Medium Route, a 4.25 mile circular walk in Wiltshire