Route Overview
Chapter 1:
Bradford-upon-Avon →
Trowbridge →
Lacock →
Corsham →
Castle Combe →
Chippenham
Chapter 2:
Devizes →
Caen Hill Locks →
Avebury →
Silbury Hill →
White Horses →
The Ridgeway →
Marlborough →
Pewsey
Chapter 3:
Woodhenge →
Stonehenge →
Old Sarum →
Salisbury
124 miles (198 km) – Approx. 4 hours 40 minutes driving time
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Ancient Landscapes & Icons
Avebury → Silbury Hill → Woodhenge → Stonehenge → Salisbury
Explore the prehistoric landscapes that make Wiltshire famous, finishing in Salisbury.
Pretty Villages & Scenic Wiltshire
Bradford-upon-Avon → Lacock → Castle Combe → Corsham
Discover Wiltshire’s most picturesque towns and villages.
Market Towns, Canal Heritage & Local Life
Devizes → Caen Hill Locks → Marlborough → Pewsey
Explore quieter Wiltshire through traditional towns and canal landscapes.
Route Structure
West Wiltshire: villages, canals, heritage towns
North Wessex Downs: stone circles, chalk landscapes
Stonehenge & Salisbury: iconic landmarks & history
Key Highlights
Avebury Stone Circle & Silbury Hill
The Ridgeway ancient trail
Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral
Castle Combe & Lacock villages
Why This Route Works
Combines prehistoric sites, medieval towns and open landscapes across three distinct regions, making it ideal for both short breaks and longer, slower road trips.
Explore Wiltshire’s Ancient Landscapes with English Heritage
Wiltshire is one of the most important historic landscapes in Europe — bringing together prehistoric monuments, ceremonial sites and ancient settlements across a remarkably compact area.
Stonehenge alone is typically around £25 per person, meaning that visiting just one additional site such as Avebury or Old Sarum can effectively make the rest of your visits free.
Annual membership starts from £53 — with 15% off using code AFFEH1526 until 31.12.2026.
Membership often pays for itself in just 2–3 visits, especially in a region as rich and concentrated as Wiltshire.
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Stonehenge, Salisbury & Ancient Wessex By Day
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Stonehenge and the Wonders of Wiltshire Last updated: 12 January 2026
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