1. For this example photo survey I followed the route as indicated, from Tisbury meeting point to Wilton. This photo captures pedestrian road markings over the bridge on Jobbers Lane. The route continues on the left before the green electricity cabinet ahead of the train station. 0.2 km from start — 18 May 2024
2. Spring-hinged gate onto railway crossing. No latch. 0.2 km from start — 18 May 2024
3. Raised railway crossing. Steps to another spring-hinged gate with no latch. 0.2 km from start — 18 May 2024
4. Section after clearing the crossing. Path is through a gap between the trees on the left-hand side. 0.2 km from start — 18 May 2024
5. Steps joining the footpath. 0.2 km from start — 18 May 2024
6. Kissing gate on a raised step. 0.3 km from start — 18 May 2024
7. Maneuverable area in front of the kissing gate. 0.3 km from start — 18 May 2024
8. Uphill ascent (approx. 15%). 0.3 km from start — 18 May 2024
9. Kissing gate with latch. 0.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
10. Overgrown section of path. 0.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
11. Narrow path through overgrown grasses. 0.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
12. Stone obstacle ahead of pedestrian gate. 0.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
13. Pedestrian gate following stone obstacle. 0.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
14. Narrow gap joining an adjacent field. 0.9 km from start — 18 May 2024
15. Step to a pedestrian gate leaving fields onto Tisbury Row road. 1.1 km from start — 18 May 2024
16. Further steps after pedestrian gate joining Tisbury Row. 1.1 km from start — 18 May 2024
17. Tisbury Row road. Some vehicles passing through around 2pm on a Saturday afternoon. 1.1 km from start — 18 May 2024
18. Loose stone track leaving Tisbury Row. 1.3 km from start — 18 May 2024
19. Beginning of a rough section ascending toward Castle Ditches (inclines up to an approx. 10% gradient). 1.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
20. Path becoming increasingly uneven with rocks, loose stones and other debris. 1.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
21. This section of path at its most challenging. 1.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
22. Path continues with further debris. 1.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
23. Fallen tree across the footpath. 1.8 km from start — 18 May 2024
24. Narrow gap on a footpath passing between a tree and barbed wire. 2.1 km from start — 18 May 2024
25. Rusted livestock gate that required lifting off and back onto the catch when passing through. Quite heavy, and not made easier by the off-angle it is sitting upon. 2.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
26. Section of track with mud and flooded vehicle ruts. 2.8 km from start — 18 May 2024
27. Woodland debris on track. 3 km from start — 18 May 2024
28. Footpath with a steep incline (up to approx. 20% gradient). 3.3 km from start — 18 May 2024
29. Narrow gap crossing a tree root ahead of pedestrian gate. 3.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
30. Pedestrian gate. 3.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
31. Cut grass on footpath. 3.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
32. Flattened long grass over footpath. 3.7 km from start — 18 May 2024
33. Reaching the A30. Fast travelling vehicles but with long gaps in traffic at around 3pm on a Saturday afternoon to allow safe crossing. 4.8 km from start — 18 May 2024
34. Descent to footpath directly opposite after crossing the A30. 4.9 km from start — 18 May 2024
35. Fallen tree branch jutting onto footpath. 5.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
36. Tree root crossing footpath. 5.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
37. Gravel track incline at an approx. 15% gradient. 5.6 km from start — 18 May 2024
38. Vehicle ruts and resulting camber. 5.8 km from start — 18 May 2024
39. Vehicle ruts at right-angles. 5.9 km from start — 18 May 2024
40. Concrete gutter approaching livestock gate. 5.9 km from start — 18 May 2024
41. Livestock gate with bolt entering Sutton Down. Opens in both directions. 5.9 km from start — 18 May 2024
42. Stile and livestock gate with catch. 6.7 km from start — 18 May 2024
43. Ill-defined track overlooking Sutton Down. 6.8 km from start — 18 May 2024
44. Pedestrian gate leading onto Old Shaftsbury Drove. Beware of cyclists and the occasional off-road motor vehicles on this track. 6.9 km from start — 18 May 2024
45. Section with mud and flooded vehicle ruts. Narrow raised footpath on the right. 7.3 km from start — 18 May 2024
46. Section with unavoidable flooded ruts and mud. 7.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
47. Undulating vehicle ruts. 7.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
48. Minor road crossing. Somewhat quiet around half past 4 on a Saturday afternoon. 8.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
49. Coarse tarmac gravel. 12.4 km from start — 18 May 2024
50. Finer tarmac gravel. 14.6 km from start — 18 May 2024
51. Path before turning off into Bishopstone Down (signage reads Wilton Estate Woodland). 16.2 km from start — 18 May 2024
52. Narrow gap passing a log into Bishopstone Down. 16.3 km from start — 18 May 2024
53. Full capture of the log which might serve as a resting stop. 16.3 km from start — 18 May 2024
54. Locked vehicle barrier before reaching Burcombe Lane. 18.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
55. Narrow gap passing the barrier. 18.5 km from start — 18 May 2024
56. Joining Burcombe Lane. Very quiet road at 7pm on a Saturday evening. Pavement is on opposite side of the road. 18.6 km from start — 18 May 2024
57. Somewhat narrow pavement bordering hedge on Burcombe Lane. 18.6 km from start — 18 May 2024
58. Raised pavement on Burcombe Lane. 18.8 km from start — 18 May 2024
59. Drop from raised pavement to become level with the road. 19.1 km from start — 18 May 2024
60. Crossing the road to follow the pavement before turning toward Wilton proper. 19.1 km from start — 18 May 2024