Netherhampton Road, Salisbury

Welcome to your Travel Plan webpage for Netherhampton Road, Salisbury.

Introduction

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.

On this page you can find information on:

  • Your local surroundings (inc.Map)
  • Local pedestrian network
  • Local cycle network
  • Travel by bus – routes and service information
  • Travel by rail – station facilities, ticket and service information
  • Car Travel options
  • What’s on in your local area
  • Local Travel News
  • Travel Vouchers

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 February 2026.

Your Local Surroundings

Your new home is well located to a variety of different amenities and facilities. It is situated 2.9km from the centre of Salisbury Town Centre, with the map below showing key amenities and 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/

Local Pedestrian Network

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

Join the Ramblers

The South Wiltshire Ramblers are 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

Alternatively, you could join the Salisbury Ramblers walking club which is supported by Salisbury City Council. The walks are free and take place every week in differing locations across the city.

Visit www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/wellbeing-walks-groups/ramblers-wellbeing-walks-salisbury for more information.

Salisbury and Wilton Walking Routes

There are a range of walking routes in and around Salisbury and Wilton, with walks suitable for most available! There are a range of walks into the city, exploring around 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

Public Rights of Way

There are a number of Public Right of Way (PRoW) routes which are located close to your home.

Visit the Connecting Wiltshire website at www.connectingwiltshire.co.uk to find your nearest PRoW route! Some of these routes are also shown on the walking and cycling map.

If walking is not for you, then the Wiltshire Cycleway provides endless opportunities for you to cycle. The Cycleway is a 160 mile circular route which can be broken into 16 manageable sections and can be shortened by using cross county routes along the Kennet and Avon Canal, through the Vale of Pewsey or down the Wylye Valley.

National Cycle Network Routes 24 and 45 can be joined in Salisbury town centre, with Route 24 providing a route northwest and southeast from your home, and Route 45 providing a route to the north.

Salisbury town centre is an approximate 8-minute cycle from your home, providing you with great amenities to get out cycling.

Local Cycle Network

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/homeor 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/

Travel By Bus

Harnham is well served by a number of bus routes operated by Salisbury Reds. Your closest stop ‘Tylers Close’ is less than a 5-minute walk from your home, located on Netherhampton Road. A summary of the routes (including a map of the R5 service) 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 23:14 – Monday to Friday, between 06:57 and 23:13 on Saturdays and hourly between 08:38 and 19:47 on Sundays. A map of the route has been provided below:

650 – Harnham – Laverstock Schools

Available on weekdays at 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 from Tylers Close bus stop. No buses on Weekends or Bank Holidays.

£3 Single Fare Cap

Good news! The Government £3 Single Fare Cap is continuing until at least the 31st December 2025. This means that single journeys will 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

Travel By Rail

Salisbury Railway Station is located approximately 2.5km east of your home, which is an approximate 28-minute walk or 8-minute cycle, or the Salisbury Reds R5 service provides a bus connection to Salisbury Railway Station.

Salisbury Railway Station provides rail services to Cardiff Central, London Waterloo, Chandlers Ford, with all further information on all possible destinations available at www.southwesternrailway.com/travelling-with-us/at-the-station/salisbury

Network Railcard

Do not forget you can purchase a Network Railcard for 1/3 off your rail fares, available on rail services across 16 counties, including London, Visit www.network-railcard.co.uk for more information.

Sustainable Driving

Car sharing is a great way to have access to a car without owning one. You also get the opportunity to engage with people making the same journey as you in your local area. Why not try it out using your local car club providers

Wiltshire Car Sharing Scheme – Join for free!

Save money by sharing costs with other people – a commuter can typically save around £1,000 a year by carsharing. Reduce stress and cut your carbon footprint at the same time. The council has a scheme which is part of the national scheme. For more information visit: liftshare.com/uk/community/wiltshire

Car Clubs

Enterprise Car Club operates within Salisbury and across the UK. By using Enterprise, you will have access to a range of vehicles 24/7 which you can book by the hour, day, in advance or on the go. Visit: http://www.enterprisecarclub.co.uk for more information!

Electic Vehicles

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

Electric and hybrid vehicles are more affordable than you think and can offer remarkable benefits such as:

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

Zapmap identifies the public charging points within Salisbury which are located within the vicinity of your home. Visit the ZapMap website to find more local charging points, www.zap-map.com/live/

Efficient Driving Tips

Still need to drive your own car? There are many ways to help your fuel efficiency, which in turn saves you money on your fuel bill. Why not try some of the following techniques:

  • Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes
  • Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly
  • Limit the use of your air conditioning
  • Check your tyres are fully inflated
  • Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption

What’s on in your local area?

Not sure what events are going on in your local area? A full list of events in Salisbury can be found here: https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/whats-on

Local Travel News

Head over to our useful sites page for a number of useful links for sustainable travel including public transport. For more local links we have provided some below:

Salisbury City Council: https://salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk/
Wiltshire Council: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/
Sustainable Travel Options – Connecting Wiltshire: https://www.connectingwiltshire.co.uk/
Bus travel – Salisbury Reds: https://www.salisburyreds.co.uk/
Car Share: https://liftshare.com/uk/community/wiltshire

Travel Voucher

Each address at Netherhampton Road is eligible to a free £100 bus ticket* or a £100 Halfords** voucher to spend on cycles/cycle equipment (subject to terms and conditions). If a claim has already been received for your address you will not be eligible to claim again.

To check your eligibility to claim this, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at travelplan@paulbashamassociates.com

You can also contact us at this email address if you have any further questions about the offer(s).

For the full terms and conditions of these vouchers, visit: https://tpc-paulbashamassociates.com/terms-and-conditions/

Please note that if you have requested a voucher, your details could be passed onto third parties for the purpose of claiming your voucher. If you have any queries about your data, you can email info@paulbashamassociates.com or visit https://paulbashamassociates.com/privacy-cookie-policy/ to see our current policy.