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Old Sarum Ruins

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Old Sarum Ruins

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Old Sarum Ruins

Recommended by 59 hikers out of 60

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Location: Salisbury, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Best Hikes to Old Sarum Ruins

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1. Salisbury to Old Sarum via River Avon

10.5km

02:43

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

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2. Salisbury to Stone Henge

19.0km

05:02

220m

160m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.3

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3. Old Sarum and Castle Hill loop

6.96km

01:51

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Amy

March 10, 2020

Old Sarum is thought to have been one of the earliest settlements in Salisbury and it appears in some of the UK's oldest records. Built close to Stonehenge and the Avebury monoliths, the site probably dates back to around 3000 BC. The settlement lived through a varied history including Roman conquest, and Saxon and Norman rule. In 1514, Henry VIII sold the castle grounds and the settlement gradually fell into decline. The site is now managed by English Heritage and Grade I listed.

Hermann

March 4, 2023

The walks to and from Laverstock and Salisbury are well worth seeing and fun to explore

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Bettina

September 9, 2025

This is a must-see if you are in the area; it is very impressive to be able to immerse yourself in the history of the country in this way.

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Salisbury, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Old Sarum Ruins

1. Salisbury to Old Sarum via River Avon

2. Salisbury to Stone Henge

3. Old Sarum and Castle Hill loop

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