Harnham Park, Salisbury

Welcome to the Harnham Park Travel Plan Site.

Hello Harnham Park resident! Welcome to your Travel Plan page.

Here at Paul Basham Associates we are your ‘Travel Plan Coordinators’ which means we are here to help you make informed travel choices and provide advice on your local area and the surrounding travel opportunities.

This page intends to keep residents up to date on local information such as:

  • Local shops/centres
  • Walking routes
  • Cycle routes
  • Bus stops and timetables
  • Rail travel
  • Sustainable driving

Much of the information provided on this page is through website links to ensure that the information we give to you is up to date, particularly with bus and rail timetable information! This information is correct as of December 2025.

Your Local Area

Your new home is in proximity to numerous facilities located in both Harnham and Salisbury. Harnham has a small number of facilities and amenities which may meet your needs, but if not, you are only approximately 3km from Salisbury City Centre which has a more comprehensive selection available. We have provided a handy map below which gives an indication as to where you may find certain facilities.

Connecting Wiltshire

For help planning your journey, take a look at Connecting Wiltshire. Providing up to date traffic, bus and train updates, as well as giving ideas for different ways you can travel sustainably in your area.

Connecting Wiltshire helps with your everyday travel choices, along with providing information on news, events & projects in your area to help you travel with ease.

For more information visit: www.connectingwiltshire.co.uk/ or download the App.

Walking

Salisbury is easy to explore on foot!

Benefits to walking include:

  1. Increasing your cardiovascular fitness
  2. Lowering anxiety and stress
  3. Boosting your energy and improving your mood
  4. Strengthening your bones, improving your balance and boosting your muscle power

South Wiltshire Ramblers

An active friendly walking group based in Salisbury with short walks on Wednesdays and Thursdays and all day walks on Sundays. There’s something for everyone!

Take a look at : www.wiltsswindonramblers.org.uk/index.php/south-wiltshire-ramblers

Salisbury and Wilton walking routes

There is a walk for everyone! With a range of walks from walking into the city, exploring the city and longer routes to the countryside.

Here you can find a link to a map of Salisbury and Wilton walking routes: www.connectingwiltshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Salisbury_Walking_Map_2021_WEB.pdf

Cycling

Cycling from Harnham Park is quick and easy. Salisbury has lots of recommended cycle routes and both National Cycle Network (NCN) route 24 and 45 run through Salisbury itself. Route 24 runs from Bath to Eastleigh and Route 45 is part of the Wiltshire Cycleway. You can find out more about these routes at www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/national-cycle-network/

Visit Connecting Wiltshire to help you plan your cycle journey!

Here you can find a link to Salisbury cycle map: www.connectingwiltshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Salisbury_Map_Aug-2017.pdf

Benefits of Cycling:

  • Decreases your stress levels
  • Improves posture and coordination
  • Strengthens bones and improves joint mobility
  • Reduces congestion
  • Saves you money
  • Increased cardiovascular fitness

When you are cycling it is important that you stay safe and follow the highway code! We have provided a few handy tips below:

  • Look and signal to show drivers what you plan to do, make eye contact where possible.
  • Wear a correctly fitted cycle helmet that is securely fastened
  • Where possible, try to maintain a safe distance when you cycle
  • Wear high-visibility and reflective clothing and accessories at all times

Electric Bikes

Electric bikes are a great alternative for the car. With an electric motor and battery attached, travelling via electric bikes requires less effort, allowing you to travel longer distances or on hilly rides easier. The electric bikes are cheaper than running a car, with only the need to charge the batteries from time to time opposed to fuel-related costs, and they also help to reduce car-related air pollution and congestion.

There are several places to choose from when buying an e-bike in Salisbury, these include:

  • Hayballs
  • Halfords
  • Stonehenge Cycles

Connecting Wiltshire provides more information on e-bikes in Salisbury: https://www.connectingwiltshire.co.uk/getting-around/cycling/electric-bikes/

Social Cycling

If you don’t fancy cycling on your own, or you’re looking to meet new people, take a look at the Cycling Opportunities Group for Salisbury (COGS). With 150 members, cycle meets every Thursday and family friendly events, this is a brilliant way to stay healthy and stay social! Annual membership is £5 and includes benefits such as a preferential discount at Hayball Cycles and Stonehenge Cycles.

Find out all the latest information at: www.sites.google.com/site/cogsbike/home or visit their Facebook group ‘COGS Salisbury’.

Bikeability Free Training

Want to learn to ride a bike, but not sure where to start? Wiltshire Council have a limited number of free places available for adult cycle training, with three different levels of ability. Tuition for the sessions is up to 2 hours with a qualified Bikeability instructor, at a time and location that suit you.

For further information, visit: www.connectingwiltshire.co.uk/getting-around/cycling/training/

Buses

Why take the Bus?

There are many reasons why you should started considering using the bus, such as:

  • The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine.
  • You have the opportunity to relax whilst on your journey and could even proactively use your time, such as reading a book.
  • Season tickets could offer unlimited travel services and can provide cheaper alternatives than running a car.
  • Contributing towards cleaner air.

Harnham is well served by a number of bus routes operated by Salisbury Reds. Your closest stops ‘Riddel Way‘ and ‘Tylers Close‘ are a 2 minute and 5 minute walk, respectively, from your home, located on Netherhampton Road. A summary of the routes and timetables is outlined below, along with relevant links to the page.

Red 5 (R5) – West Harnham to Salisbury City Centre

Every half hour between 06:34 and 23:12 – Monday to Friday, between 06:57 and 23:12 on Saturdays and hourly between 08:38 and 19:46 on Sundays.

R14 – Laverstock – Salisbury  

Drop offs only at 16:47 to Tylers Close bus stop. No buses on Weekends or Bank Holidays.

650 – Harnham – Laverstock Schools

Available on weekdays at 07:30 and 15:36 from Tylers Close bus stop. No buses on Weekends or Bank Holidays.

B2 – Burgate School – Victoria Park

Available on weekdays at 07:42 and 15:33 from Tylers Close bus stop. No buses on Weekends or Bank Holidays.

Good news! Salisbury Reds are participating in the Government £3 Single Fare Cap. This means that single journeys currently cost no more than £3!

Find out all the latest information at: www.salisburyreds.co.uk/

To make taking the bus even easier, why not download the ‘Salisbury Reds’ App! It allows you to purchase tickets from your phone, check timetables and get real-time bus information.

To find out more, visit: https://www.salisburyreds.co.uk/app

Rail

Salisbury Train Station is located approximately 1.5 miles north of Harnham Park, which you can reach via a 30 minute walk or 10 minute cycle, with secure cycle storage for standard bikes available a at the station. The R5 RED bus service will also take you to Salisbury Rail Station, via a 12 minute bus ride and 20 minute walk.

Salisbury station is a key hub for rail travel in the area, with frequent services to destinations including London Waterloo, Portsmouth, Cardiff, Basingstoke and Exeter.

To see the live departure board, visit the National Rail website here: https://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/SAL

National Rail have launched a new National Rail app. The National Rail app allows you to find up-to-date real time information on your journey and buy tickets.

For more information on the new National Rail app, visit https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/apps/national-rail-enquiries-app/

Sustainable Driving

We understand that sometimes driving is the only option. Therefore, using sustainable driving practices such as car sharing can help save you money and reduce your impact on the environment!

Why not give lift-sharing a go? Wiltshire’s scheme is part of the national Liftshare network which allows you to find drivers or passengers to share your journey. This helps to save money, reduce congestion and allows you to meet new people. Find out more at: https://liftshare.com/uk/community/wiltshire .

With the move towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years, now is the time to make the switch and go electric!

Electric vehicles are more affordable than you may think, and offer amazing benefits such as:

  • Lower / no fuel costs
  • Lower / no emissions tax
  • Lower maintenance costs
  • Eco-friendly with minimal emissions

Zapmap is a useful website that provides information on public charging points. Find out more at: www.zap-map.com/

Journey Planners:

If you need help planning your journey by car, bus, cycling, walking or train, why not use Wiltshire’s journey planner, available online at: https://www.connectingwiltshire.co.uk/plan-a-journey/

If you need help planning your journey by bike, why not use https://www.cyclestreets.net/

For help planning your bus journey in the local area, visit https://www.salisburyreds.co.uk/plan-your-journey

If you need help planning your train journey, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.thetrainline.com

Or if you want to ask us a question, please email travelplan@paulbashamassociates.com