Date / Time
Date(s) - 27 Sep 2026
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Start: 10.00am from the Nuthanger Down layby (///novelists.dream.curtains)
Parking: Free parking in layby at Nuthanger Down
This scenic walk explores a short section of the 24-mile Watership Down Trail, passing several locations celebrated in Richard Adam’s classic novel “Watership Down”.
Along the way there are sweeping views across the North Wessex Downs and the option to take a short detour to the historic Ladle Hill fort.
Length: 7-8 miles (approx 3.5 hours)
Elevation Gain: Approx 225m
Please contact the organiser (Mark) so that he knows who will be joining the walk. If you are in the NMC Walks WhatsApp group let him know via that group, otherwise please email newburymtnclub@gmail.com
Organiser Mark