There is a comprehensive network of footpaths and bridleways accessible directly from the property. Some meander along the picturesque Chalke valley whilst others follow the ancient ‘droves’ to Salisbury and Shaftesbury. These were once part of the main coach routes between London and the West Country.
We have information, maps etc. on recommended walks, many involving some of the excellent pubs in the area!

There are many quiet lanes which are perfect to cycle along whilst enjoying the Wiltshire and Dorset scenery, not to mention some beautiful villages and hostelries to visit. We have a selection of maps and suggested routes, many of which we have written ourselves. If you don’t want to bring your own bikes, we have two hybrid bikes for hire at £10 per day each, including helmets and insurance.

There are several good swimming pools in the area and numerous Sports Centres, catering for most sports from archery to volleyball. Please ask for details if you would like to participate.

There are four excellent golf courses within easy reach of Ebblesway Courtyard; Salisbury & South Wilts, High Post (both in Salisbury), Hamptworth (in the New Forest) and Rushmore Park (in Cranbourne Chase). Hamptworth also has croquet lawns.

This area is excellent horse riding country and in fact we have some horses and donkeys stabled here. However, to enjoy a professional lesson or ‘hack’ we recommend the White Horse Trekking Centre at Codford in the Wyle valley. There is a ‘Riding for the Disabled’ centre at nearby Wilton.

The many chalk streams and freshwater lakes in the area provide excellent fishing opportunities. The river Ebble flows almost past the door and there are 2 fly fishing lakes just a mile down the road.

The nearest aerodrome is Old Sarum whose Flying Club will let you experience a trial flight in a glider, microlight or light aircraft, with or without aerobatics! Great idea for a Special Occasion (birthday or anniversary?).
Compton Abbas airport in Dorset is also within easy reach.

Nearby Wessex Raceway is one of the Europe’s best indoor tracks and Castle Coombe has an outdoor track. For a Special Occasion (birthday or anniversary?) why not have a Grand Prix with your friends?

Also available at Thruxton (see below)

Foxholes motocross circuit is one of the best in the country and is just down the road. Spectators enter free!

A wide range of motor sports is available in the area, including track racing at Thruxton, skid pan training at Castle Combe and the nationally famed hill climb is just down the road at Gurston.

Why not have a training session followed by racing a 'super car' (e.g. Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini) and a single seater racing car round Thruxton circuit?  Also available are 'hands on' aerobatics, power boating, go-kart racing and 4 x 4 off-roading.

Salisbury has an excellent theatre and so many music events that there is a special website 'Music in Salisbury' to co-ordinate them. We keep details of events at most theatres, concerts, exhibitions etc both for the Salisbury area and surrounding areas (Southampton, Winchester, Bath, Poole & Bournemouth).