During the late 1960s, on weekends and bank holidays, the 11,000 population of Warminster was swelled by hundreds of UFO enthusiasts. Pilgrims were forced to camp in fields as there were not enough hotels. As night fell the hills around the town were thronged with expectant sky-watchers all hoping for a personal sighting of ‘The Warminster Thing’.

They were undaunted by the fact that one of the key skywatch locations, Cradle Hill, sat alongside the largest military training zone in the UK.

The Barn used to be covered in otherworldly graffiti, only faint markings remain.

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1. View from Westbury White Horse – Imber Range Path loop from Warminster

35.4km

02:44

410m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View from Westbury White Horse – Imber Range Perimeter Path loop from Warminster

35.1km

02:54

540m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Woodland Singletrack Path – Salisbury Plain Perimeter Path loop from Milston

84.3km

06:35

930m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Elevation 250 m

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

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Cradle Hill Barn and UFO Graffiti

1. View from Westbury White Horse – Imber Range Path loop from Warminster

2. View from Westbury White Horse – Imber Range Perimeter Path loop from Warminster

3. Woodland Singletrack Path – Salisbury Plain Perimeter Path loop from Milston

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