- How long is the Bath to Salisbury: Wiltshire's Prehistoric Heartland route?
- This route takes 9 days taking in 6 stops.
- Where does this route start and end?
- The route runs from Bath to Salisbury in Wiltshire, England.
- When is the best time to travel this route?
- The best time to travel this route is April to October: book Stonehenge ahead in summer.
- How active is this route?
- Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.
- What transport do I need for this route?
- Any self-driven vehicle works well for this route.
- What budget do I need for this route?
- Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.
- What type of accommodation suits this route?
- Mixed accommodation works well along this route.
- What is the pace of this trip?
- Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.
- What type of trip is this?
- This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Culture, Classic road trip, Nature.
- Are there any practical tips for this route?
- Use Park and Ride from Newbridge or Odd Down. Pre-book the Roman Baths online. Thermae Bath Spa rooftop pool needs booking 2 weeks ahead for evenings. Park at Barton Farm Country Park for free access to the Tithe Barn. The Saxon church and canal towpath are both within easy walking distance of the town centre. Village access is free; Lacock Abbey and the Fox Talbot Museum require National Trust admission. Book timed entry online in July and August. Walking among the Avebury stones is free and open any time. The Red Lion pub is inside the henge. Wiltshire Museum in Devizes is 8 miles east and well worth a half day. Stonehenge timed entry must be booked at english-heritage.org.uk. Take the first slot. Inner circle access is a separate, limited booking worth checking when you reserve. Join a free tower tour to climb to the spire base for views across Salisbury Plain. The Cathedral Close is free to enter and one of England's most peaceful urban spaces.
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