Imber Range Perimeter Path

The Imber Range Perimeter Path is a 48.28 km circuit with 788 m of climbing, so most walkers treat it as a 2- to 3-day route. The Ministry of Defence describes the full circuit as about 30 miles and suggests allowing 2 to 3 days, which fits its multi-day format and generally easy rating.

The Imber Range Perimeter Path is generally rated easy, but that does not mean it is flat or effortless. The route covers 48.28 km with 788 m of elevation gain on mixed terrain, and some sections run on byways open to all traffic where vehicles may also be present.

Dogs are allowed on the Imber Range Perimeter Path, but they must be kept under effective control at all times. This matters because the route crosses military land on Salisbury Plain, and the access guidance also requires dog waste to be picked up and removed.

Yes. The Imber Range Perimeter Path runs around the Imber live firing area on Salisbury Plain, and some sections are permissive and may close at any time. Walkers need to respect warning signs and check Salisbury Plain Training Area firing times before setting out, and public access to Imber itself is forbidden under the range byelaws.

The Imber Range Perimeter Path is a circular route, so it can be started from several points around the perimeter rather than from one fixed trailhead. A well-known access point on the western side of the route is near Bratton Camp and the Westbury White Horse, which has parking and sits close to the path.

Yes. The route is promoted not only as a 48 km walking circuit but also as a roughly 50 km mountain bike and horse-riding route around the range perimeter. Riders should expect off-road conditions and stoned tracks, and horse-box access is noted at Westbury White Horse, with Tilshead Water Tower available only by permission.