Locus Classicus
43 km / 27 miles
Dorset, Wilts
This is an engrossing historical walk using some of the finest stretches of Roman and ancient Drove roads in the area. Commencing at Bradbury Rings you will follow the Roman road that was measured and laid by the town planners of the day using flags, poles and beacons as a help with construction. To vary this route so that it is not all 'straight' your journey will take you through Sixpenny Handley and Broad Chalke. Enjoy this ideal passage.
The publication 'A Ridge Too Far' covers all ten walks in the Purbeck Challenges Series of walks.
Details:
| Path Type: | Anytime Challenges |
| Attributes: | Challenging; Heritage |
| Start: | ST973020 - Badbury Rings, Kingston Lacy  |
| Finish: | SU092284 - Salisbury Racecourse, Salisbury, Wiltshire |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Booklet: | A Ridge Too Far (Garth H. Gunn) |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps: | |
| OS Landranger: | 184, 195 |
| OS Explorer: | 130, 118 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 130, 118 |
Connected Paths:
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Jubilee Trail (Dorset) |
| Other Paths: | Round Dorset Walk; Salisbury Country Way; Sarum Way; Wessex Heights Walk |
| Anytime Challenges: | Majesty of the Wiltshire Downs; Purbeck Plodder Challenges |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Locus Classicus GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Locus Classicus Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Route Desc (PDF): | Locus Classicus | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Locus Classicus Tracklogs Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 43.5 Km (27.0 miles) 605 m (1,985 ft) ascent 229 m (751 ft) maximum height |
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