Our verdict
A handy, everyday green space rather than a big day out — good for a quick pootle if you're staying in Salisbury and want a proper walk without driving anywhere.
A small Wiltshire Wildlife Trust reserve of chalk grassland and scrub on the eastern edge of Salisbury, close to Laverstock Down, popular with local dog walkers and easy to reach without a car.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust reserve — free to explore on foot; many are dog-free to protect wildlife.