The Devenish is a reserve managed by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. It's a lovely area of young woodland, mature beech woodland, chalk downland and meadow. Early summer is when the reserve is at its most vibrant, as the wildflowers are at their best. Birders will enjoy the song of green warblers and blackcaps, while you may spot a buzzard or two circling in the skies overhead.

Olivia

February 22, 2025

Hiking

We had to cut off part of the route as it was too bogey.

Alex Foxfield

May 10, 2024

Running

The Devenish is a reserve managed by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. It's a lovely area of young woodland, mature beech woodland, chalk downland and meadow. Early summer is when the reserve is at its most vibrant, as the wildflowers are at their best. A run to the top of the steep downland slope provides glorious views of the Woodford Valley.

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1. Devenish Nature Reserve – The Wheatsheaf Inn loop from Woodford

5.73km

01:33

80m

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

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2. Old Sarum Ruins – River Avon in Salisbury loop from Salisbury

19.0km

05:03

210m

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

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3. Devenish Nature Reserve – Camels, Alpacas, and Donkeys loop from Old Sarum

10.3km

02:50

180m

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

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

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Devenish Nature Reserve

1. Devenish Nature Reserve – The Wheatsheaf Inn loop from Woodford

2. Old Sarum Ruins – River Avon in Salisbury loop from Salisbury

3. Devenish Nature Reserve – Camels, Alpacas, and Donkeys loop from Old Sarum

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