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Allington Down

Downs, Moorland in Wiltshire

England

Allington Down

A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [26] Having descended slightly from the crest of Tan Hill, Wansdyke is reached. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [26] Credit: Michael Dibb

Allington Down is a picturesque area located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is situated on the western edge of the Salisbury Plain and is known for its stunning downs and moorland landscapes. Covering an area of approximately 12 square miles, Allington Down offers visitors an opportunity to experience the beauty of rural England.

The downs of Allington Down are characterized by their gently rolling hills and lush green meadows. These hills provide breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and are a popular spot for walking, hiking, and picnicking. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and a wide range of bird species.

In addition to its downs, Allington Down boasts extensive moorland, featuring heathland and open grass areas. This diverse landscape provides a habitat for many rare plant species, including heather, gorse, and various types of grasses. It is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife observation.

Allington Down is dotted with several small villages and hamlets, adding to its charm and character. These settlements offer a glimpse into the rural way of life and often feature traditional thatched cottages and historic buildings. The local community is friendly and welcoming, making it a pleasant place to visit or reside.

Overall, Allington Down, Wiltshire is a place of natural beauty and tranquility. It offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the peacefulness of the countryside. Whether you are seeking outdoor adventures or simply looking to unwind amidst stunning landscapes, Allington Down is sure to captivate and enchant.

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A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [26] Having descended slightly from the crest of Tan Hill, Wansdyke is reached. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [26]
Having descended slightly from the crest of Tan Hill, Wansdyke is reached. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [27] At this junction of tracks, there are three ways to go. This way, after crossing Wansdyke, leads to Allington. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [27]
At this junction of tracks, there are three ways to go. This way, after crossing Wansdyke, leads to Allington. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [28] At this junction of tracks, there are three ways to go. This way, leads across Allington Down to Beckhampton. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [28]
At this junction of tracks, there are three ways to go. This way, leads across Allington Down to Beckhampton. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [29] At this junction of tracks, there are three ways to go. This way follows Wansdyke eastwards. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [29]
At this junction of tracks, there are three ways to go. This way follows Wansdyke eastwards. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [30] Seen from the bridleway, Wansdyke strides across the landscape. In the distance the twin transmission towers atop Morgan's Hill are seen. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [30]
Seen from the bridleway, Wansdyke strides across the landscape. In the distance the twin transmission towers atop Morgan's Hill are seen. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [31] Seen from the bridleway, Wansdyke strides across the landscape. In the distance the twin transmission towers atop Morgan's Hill are seen. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [31]
Seen from the bridleway, Wansdyke strides across the landscape. In the distance the twin transmission towers atop Morgan's Hill are seen. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [32] The well surfaced track, a public bridleway, rises slightly before descending to Allington. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [32]
The well surfaced track, a public bridleway, rises slightly before descending to Allington. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [33] A view across rolling downland, with Roundway Down in the far distance. The cattle do not appear to be appreciating the view. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
A walk from Allington to the Wansdyke and back [33]
A view across rolling downland, with Roundway Down in the far distance. The cattle do not appear to be appreciating the view. The walk leaves Allington and goes south to run along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal before turning north to cross the minor road at Cannings Cross. Ascending steeply, the path leads to the causewayed enclosure and hillfort of Rybury atop Clifford’s Hill. After a short descent, there is a long climb up Tan Hill to the Wansdyke. A short way along the dyke, the return journey starts, a long descent down a well surfaced track, a public bridleway, to Allington. Just over 4½ miles.
Wansdyke from the northern shoulder of Tan Hill
Wansdyke from the northern shoulder of Tan Hill
Wansdyke running east towards Milk Hill
Wansdyke running east towards Milk Hill
Wansdyke - view west towards Tan Hill
Wansdyke - view west towards Tan Hill
Field, Nr. Silbury Hill A crop field to the south of Silbury Hill, a man-made Saxon mound
Field, Nr. Silbury Hill
A crop field to the south of Silbury Hill, a man-made Saxon mound
The Wansdyke, East of Tan Hill This is an extremely impressive ditch and earthwork running across the Pewsey Downs. It is up to some 30 feet deep in places and was probably dug (futilely) by the Britons in the 6-7th Century to try to fend off Saxon invasion from the north.
The Wansdyke, East of Tan Hill
This is an extremely impressive ditch and earthwork running across the Pewsey Downs. It is up to some 30 feet deep in places and was probably dug (futilely) by the Britons in the 6-7th Century to try to fend off Saxon invasion from the north.
Tan Hill from Rybury Hillfort. In the foreground is the flat path which runs around prehistoric Rybury. The path is flanked in most areas by earthworks. The fort is an Iron Age camp built upon a Neolithic Hillfort and within the ring it is extremely hummocky and has numerous burrows. The path in the distance leads up to Tan Hill and the Wansdyke runs E-W over the skyline.
Tan Hill from Rybury Hillfort.
In the foreground is the flat path which runs around prehistoric Rybury. The path is flanked in most areas by earthworks. The fort is an Iron Age camp built upon a Neolithic Hillfort and within the ring it is extremely hummocky and has numerous burrows. The path in the distance leads up to Tan Hill and the Wansdyke runs E-W over the skyline.
The Wansdyke on Tan Hill. This is taken looking along the bottom of the ditch with earthen ramparts very evident on both sides. Sheep enjoy the shelter from the wind within the confines of the ditch.
The Wansdyke on Tan Hill.
This is taken looking along the bottom of the ditch with earthen ramparts very evident on both sides. Sheep enjoy the shelter from the wind within the confines of the ditch.
The Wansdyke, North-west of Tan Hill. This is a particularly impressive section of the Wansdyke which was built by the Britons in the 6-7th Century in an attempt to repel the Saxon invasion from the north. The earthwork is far more imposing than its Welsh counterpart, Offa's Dyke - the ditch reaches about 30 feet deep here in this long section.
The Wansdyke, North-west of Tan Hill.
This is a particularly impressive section of the Wansdyke which was built by the Britons in the 6-7th Century in an attempt to repel the Saxon invasion from the north. The earthwork is far more imposing than its Welsh counterpart, Offa's Dyke - the ditch reaches about 30 feet deep here in this long section.
The Wansdyke on Tan Hill. Looking east along the Wansdyke towards Milk Hill, this section has the path following the higher rampart along the southern side of the deep ditch. The ditch here is some 30 feet deep and was intended to stop Saxon invasion from the north in the 6-7th Century.
The Wansdyke on Tan Hill.
Looking east along the Wansdyke towards Milk Hill, this section has the path following the higher rampart along the southern side of the deep ditch. The ditch here is some 30 feet deep and was intended to stop Saxon invasion from the north in the 6-7th Century.
The Wansdyke, Looking East to Milk Hill. This Ancient British earthwork crosses a grassy Downland landscape, remarkably bare of trees. This isolated tree is a good landmark. Sheep in the ditch find shelter from the wind.
The Wansdyke, Looking East to Milk Hill.
This Ancient British earthwork crosses a grassy Downland landscape, remarkably bare of trees. This isolated tree is a good landmark. Sheep in the ditch find shelter from the wind.
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Allington Down is located at Grid Ref: SU0866 (Lat: 51.395568, Lng: -1.8728907)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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