Name: Old Sarum
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Location: Salisbury, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. West Wiltshire Downs loop from Salisbury

79.0km

05:08

740m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Clarendon Way and Monarch's Way loop from Salisbury

38.9km

02:42

350m

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3. The Golden Way loop from Salisbury train station

13.4km

00:52

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Amy

September 4, 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, Old Sarum probably dates back to around 3000 BC. The settlement lived through 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. You can visit from 10am - 4pm Friday to Sunday. Entrance is £5.40 per adult.

The Yawning Kea

June 1, 2021

Worth calling in here to take in the history, views over Salisbury and the surrounding countryside... and to fill up with coffee and cake from the shop. There are other useful facilities in the car park too.

JakobusPilger

July 4, 2024

"Discover the story of the original Salisbury and take the family for an action-packed day out at Old Sarum. Stand in the footprint of Salisbury's first cathedral, conquer the ruins of the royal castle, and discover the awe-inspiring landscape where it all began. One of the South’s most significant historic sites – William the Conqueror once hosted a great gathering at Old Sarum. Soak up the atmosphere as you explore a city lost to time. There’s over 2,000 years of history to discover, as well as unrivalled views across the Wiltshire countryside."

(Text from visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/things-to-do/old-sarum-p133943 )

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

Old Sarum

1. West Wiltshire Downs loop from Salisbury

2. Clarendon Way and Monarch's Way loop from Salisbury

3. The Golden Way loop from Salisbury train station

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