Stratford sub Castle Village Website
Salisbury, Wiltshire UK
Walks around Stratford sub Castle
If you are planning to use the footpath near the Mill Lane Bridge, note that it is currently flooded - see image.
1 Feb 2025
Public Open Spaces
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Hudson's Field entrances on Stratford Road, The Portway, and Castle Road.
Victoria Park - entrances on Stratford Road and Castle Road
- entrances on the cyclepath/footpath between Stratford Road and
Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre
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A permissive path popular with dog walkers, runs around this field in Stratford.
ROUTES TO DOWNLOAD - Local residents have prepared details of some short local walks, each with a set of photos and notes about the views and points of interest. The notes include personal opinions on whether a walk is suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs but please bear in mind your own circumstances/fitness etc.
If you have any feedback about any of the walks, please let us know, especially if you think the instructions need amending.
VISITORS PARKING: There is no restrictive parking in Stratford sub Castle with the exception of the area around Mill Lane where there are double-yellow lines, but please be careful not to obstruct residents’ driveways. Suggested parking areas would be at the southern end of the village (near Hudson’s Field) or the northern end (near St Lawrence Church) - see our Location map.
Up to Old Sarum (steep climb)
An easier route
to Old Sarum
From Hudson's Field to
Castle Hill Country Park
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Stratford sub Castle to Avon Farm
Into the City
30 mins
Ed: This walk will be revised asap to take account of the changes made as part of the River Park Project. Dec 2024.
If you are using a map to explore this area, please check it is up-to-date.
The route of a footpath close to Parsonage Farm was changed in 2017 details here
Stratford sub Castle to the new Salisbury Riverpark boardwalks
This new walk added January 2025 - avoids the flooded approach to the old boardwalk..
After several months of closure owing to the River Park Scheme, the boardwalk was re-opened on 23 December 2024. At the same time sections of a new boardwalk near Fisherton rec were opened.
When the river level is high or there has been heavy rainfall, the Stratford end of the Boardwalk is sometimes submerged. This image was taken in December 2024.
Avon Valley Trail leaflet, wildflower images & references and a 'Fairy Trail' for children. Produced by Salisbury City Council.
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Two of the circular walks in this booklet
pass through
Stratford sub Castle and could be started from here.
Prepared by the local South Wiltshire branch of the walking charity Ramblers UK, copies are £4 from Salisbury Library and Tourist Office.
We can also recommend a visit to the nearby Devenish Nature Reserve where there are marked trails to follow on foot (but not on bikes).
Dogs on leads please. Click an image for more details.
Wherever you walk in the countryside, the Countryside Code applies. Click the logo to view a leaflet/summary issued in April 2021.
Or to read the full details use this link to the full version.
Local Public Rights of Way are listed here.
At least 7 Long Distance Walking trails pass through or very close to Stratford sub Castle. Details here.
Details of cyclepaths are on this page.