Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this area include: open countryside.
- The most accessible entrance has an open entrance with no doors.
- This entrance is on the A4 just east of Cherhill.
Public Transport
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
- The bus stop is served by Stagecoach and Swindon Bus Company.
- The nearest train station is Chippenham.
- Chippenham station is approximately 10 miles from Calstone and Cherhill Downs.
There are no regular buses from Chippenham station to Calstone and Cherhill Downs. - For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
Parking
- This site does not have a car park.
- There is not a designated drop-off point.
- There is only very limited and unmarked on-street parking at the access point.
Outdoor Spaces
- This information is for the access point located on the A4 east of Cherhill.
- There is step-free level access into the area.
- There is open access at the surveyed access point.
- The width of the gap is 150cm.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: woodland and open countryside.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, uncompacted earth and loose stones.
- Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access around some of the area.
- There are slight slopes without handrails and steep slopes without handrails in the main areas.
- Slight and steep slopes are found at various points along the pathways.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have gates and stiles which may create obstacles for some users.
Hikes and Trails (Calstone and Cherhill Downs Trail)
- The trail is approximately 7.75 miles.
- The route is circular and covers a variety of mixed-use paths and by-way.
Surfaces can be uneven and muddy with potholes.
There is a car park near a golf club close to the site which may be used as a starting point.
The route includes the Cherhill monument, Oldbury Hill Fort and Calstone Down. - The hike is open 24 hours.
- None of the paths are lit at night.
- The route includes the following surfaces: grass, gravel and mud.
- Some of the route contains steep gradients and very uneven surfaces.
- These are found in the following areas: at various points along the trail.
- There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
- The route is not clearly signposted.
- The route has handheld maps and online maps.
- Seating is available on the route.
- There are no toilet facilities along the route.