What's here? at Winterbourne Downs
Available on site
Open all year except the summer solstice. 10 spaces. 1 Blue Badge space. Bike racks available. Compacted gravel surface. 2m height restriction.
Unsurfaced and uneven in places, apart from 30 m of meshed trackway designed to provide access for wheelchair users and pushchairs into the wildflower meadow.
Some areas of moderate gradient without steps. One kissing gate designed to accommodate wheelchair users, and two pedestrian gates.
Two wildlife viewing screens with step-free access and low viewing slots.
Picnic table with space for a wheelchair user next to car park with beautiful views across the reserve.
Unsurfaced and uneven in places, apart from 30 m of meshed trackway designed to provide access for wheelchair users and pushchairs into the wildflower meadow.
Some areas of moderate gradient without steps. One kissing gate designed to accommodate wheelchair users, and two pedestrian gates.
Two wildlife viewing screens with step-free access and low viewing slots.
Picnic table with space for a wheelchair user next to car park with beautiful views across the reserve.
Picnic table with space for a wheelchair user next to car park with beautiful views across the reserve.
Panoramic views from car park and adjacent picnic table. Two viewing screens with step-free access and low viewing slots. The fallow plots for stone-curlew are located in front of the screens.
Two marked circular trails: 0.8 miles (1.2 km), allow 45 minutes, and 1.4 miles (2.3 km), allow 90 minutes.
Unsurfaced and uneven in places, apart from 30 m of meshed trackway designed to provide access for wheelchair users and pushchairs into the wildflower meadow.
Some areas of moderate gradient without steps. One kissing gate designed to accommodate wheelchair users, and two pedestrian gates. Two benches, both with backs, one with arm rest.
Not available on site
There are no toilets here. Nearest public toilets in Amesbury, 5 miles (8 km) away
There are no toilets here. Nearest baby changing facilities at Salisbury, 10 miles (16 km) away.
There are no toilets here. Nearest public toilets in Amesbury, 5 miles (8 km) away
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest place for food and drinks is within 500 metres at The Malet Arms Public House, Newton Tony, SP4 0HF. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
Restrictions
There is a no dogs policy from the car park to the permissive trails to minimise disturbance to wildlife and livestock. Dogs die in hot cars, please don't leave your dog in the car when you visit us.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.