Days Out For The FamilyHigh Clear Down
Marlborough
Park in Marlborough
The experience
About this day out
High Clear Down is a steeply sloping 10-hectare chalk downland nature reserve near Aldbourne, Marlborough, with no set footpaths so visitors can wander freely over the grass. It is home to the nationally scarce early gentian, orchids including fragrant, common spotted and pyramidal orchids, and butterflies such as the brown argus, Adonis, chalkhill and small blue. Cattle graze the slope between April and October, and May is one of the loveliest times to visit when the blue chalk milkwort is in flower.
What it costs
Prices at a glance
- Admission
- Free
Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.
Practical details
Facilities & accessibility
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- Accessibility
- The approach is a natural track that can be heavily rutted and uneven in spring and summer; the additional 20-25 minute walk from the main track fork to the reserve boundary may be challenging for those with limited mobility, pushchairs, or older pets. Stout walking shoes or boots are highly recommended.
- Parking
- From Aldbourne proceed along the B4192 towards Swindon for 0.75 miles from the centre of the village; on reaching a barn on the left side of the road, turn left and park, then walk along the track (byway) and after about 250 metres take the left fork signposted Snap and Ridgeway. Bicycle parking: none.
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed on a lead; keep them on a short lead at all times as cattle are often grazing on the reserve.
Getting there
Where you'll find it
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