Cornerstone, voted one of the guardian readers top 10 books of 2015. Guide to wiltshire pub walks pocketsize countryside books. Sponsored walks if you have a sponsored walk coming up, just let me know and it will appear here. Long walk over wiltshire downs to avebury world heritage site. The king john inns team are passionate about celebrating the heritage and sophistication of british countryside life. Discover the beauty of the wiltshire countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the area. Explore and share dog walks in and around wiltshire. Highlights include the lovely cranborne chase aonb, the ancient stones at avebury and the wonderful white horse trail use the filter to show walks of a certain type such as woods, reservoirs, hills, long distance, country parks, canals and rivers. French horn, pewsey wharf, marlborough road, pewsey, wiltshire, sn9 5nt glorious relaxing pub walk via canal side and water meadow with views up on to rolling down lands. Book a stay at one of our cottages across england, wales and northern ireland and set out on a rambling adventure. Pub walks in wiltshire by nick channer waterstones. Bradford on avon encouraging people to walk in the.
You are rewarded with splendid views over the surrounding countryside of the cranborne chase aonb. Our team leaders are local, friendly and approachable, and will help our customers in any way they can. Short walks from wiltshire pubs pub walks paperback may, 1995 by nigel vile author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Circular walks to the ridgeway national trail that runs across our tenanted 1,400 acre organic farm start from our front door. Wiltshire walks ancient rights of way are a jewel in the nations crown.
Walkiees helps you find new and exciting dog walks. A choice of pubs both featuring in the good pub guide. Our farm boundaries to the south give access to thousands more acres of open land, crisscrossed with paths and bridleways, and the glories of prehistoric wiltshire and oxfordshire lie all around us. Using maps the search facility enables you to select a village or town within britain and find the walks within a. Walking routes through the cotswolds and north oxfordshire that start and end at a country pub, including itineraries near national trust and english heritage properties, the slaughters, and woodstock. There is a nice pub called the fox and goose, a church dating from the 12th century and lovely thatched cottages. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Don those walking boots and explore some of our top places to walk in wiltshire. This superhandy pocketsized guidebook features a collection of the very best wiltshire pub walks. All you need is your mobile phone and the enthusiasm to enjoy fresh air, the lovely countryside and a good old british pub. Pub walks in wiltshire this is a new selection of thirty easy circular walks starting and finishing at a good local pub.
Use this page to find circular walks and walking routes throughout britain. Crossing the heart of wiltshire, enjoy either a long distance walk or take shorter walks along the canal. Each walk is circular and guides you directly from the pub s front door. Bradford on avon walkers are welcome will use the information you provide on this form to send you updates about our walks and activities. The book features all the practical detail you need, including. With more than 20,000 pages it can be a challenge to find what you want in the walking britain website. The parish borders the county of berkshire, and the village lies about 3 1. The red lion high street, avebury, marlborough, wiltshire, sn8 1rf 01672 539 266.
The greyhound inn wilton 4 market place, sp2 0ht wilton, wiltshire rated 4. Ham is a small village and civil parish in wiltshire, england. Walks with buggies is the only uk website totally dedicated to providing free information on routes that are suitable for parents with buggies and young children. About 50 walks in wiltshire walking is one of britains favourite leisure activities, and this guide to wiltshire features 50 mapped walks from 2 to 10 miles, to suit all abilities. Find walks near me using maps walking britain a free.
Enjoy miles of fabulous walking trails in this beautiful county. Walking in wilts hire all the information you need to get walking in beautiful wiltshire. That usually tends to be a river, lake or the sea but at rowde in wiltshire you can walk beside the kennet and avon canal before strolling across the fields to the george and dragon pub 080. This guide to wiltshire features 50 mapped walks from two to ten miles, to suit all abilities. It truly is the best of country living at this gorgeous inn, nestled inside the beautiful cranborne chase on the wiltshire border.
With 143 miles of public footpaths, new forest pub walks can be as varied as you wish. Walking in wilts hire chippenham walks to download and print free. Robert wood the watery vein that runs through north wiltshire is not the thames, which soon disappears into oxfordshire, but the kennet and avon canal. Find free walks in britains counties walking britain. Our pub walks normally range from 26 miles and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
The new forest is a delight for walkers especially when so many of the beautiful trails can lead you straight to the hearty warmth of a country pub in the new forest. Bbc wiltshire days out new guide to walking in wiltshire. At the heart of each walk is a renowned local pub, all recommended for their good food and warm welcome. With over 150 pubs throughout the south west of england we have something for everyone from fine cask beer houses to great pubs with great food and social hubs to accommodation, we have a pub for everyone, but they all have one thing in common what ever the reason for your visit you can always find a fantastic pint of wadworths quality ale. The search facilities are focused on finding walk descriptions and a number of alternatives are available. Pocket pub walks wiltshire pocket pub walks vile, nigel on. Wiltshire is home to ancient hill forts and mysterious stones, peaceful canal networks and quintessential villages. Accessible walks walking routes for parents with young. The pelican inn is a quaint, late 17th century pub with a warm, cosy atmosphere along with eight comfortable bedrooms and a friendly welcome guaranteed. Home download free walks walking maps walking clubs walking books useful links contact me. A variety of trails and hikes are available from short walks to.
There are 20 circular routes here, varying in length from 2. From a bracing 3 hour trek to a quiet evening stroll, there are many fascinating routes which. The page can be used as a walk finder too, either for local walks or when you are away from home. If youre looking for the perfect way to combine a country stroll with a visit to one of wiltshires best pubs, look no further. As well as the wealth of wildlife the canal offers, look out for landmarks including caen hill. Buy wild pub walks camra pub walks by daniel neilson isbn. It also includes details of the pubs their menus and range of ales, along with sketch maps and photographs. Features free parking paid parking off lead areas on lead areas pathed routes animals on route picnic areas water on route toilets refreshments available wheelchair friendly. Discover 50 mapped walks across hampshire and the isle of wight try a sample walk and buy the book. The royal oak swallowcliffe swallowcliffe, sp3 5pa salisbury, wiltshire rated 4. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Badminton walk 2 miles wheel and pushchair friendly calne walk wheel and pushchair friendly 1.
Read on for some of wiltshire s best short walks the details. A new guide to walks in wiltshire offers some inspiration for anyone keen to put their best foot forward in and around the wiltshire countryside. Pewsey or marlborough circular via avebury walk swc. You can also enjoy a walk around the pretty little village of coombe bissett. The book features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, and clear mapping for ease of use. Wiltshire walks wishes to support local tourism and businesses, and we consider that friendliness to our customers will help in getting return business to our area. Royal oak organic farm shop helen brownings organics.
We are currently closed for a careful refurbishment and are planning to open on june 1st depending on the evolving covid19 situation. Heres 10 of the most popular walks in the south west, covering famous landscapes, historic coast and beautiful countryside. It is a county that boasts some of englands best walking routes, many of which escape the welltrodden tourist trail. During this time you can still book our simple yet stylish rooms, explore our other venues and follow us on social media where there will be regular. If youre looking for the perfect way to combine a country stroll with a visit to one of wiltshire s best pubs, look no further. Buy pub walks in wiltshire by nick channer from waterstones today. The george inn, lacock, wiltshire dating back to 61 and featuring a huge open fireplace, the george inn encapsulates the spirit of old england. The best areas for walking can be identified by selecting the areas with the most routes shown on the map. Unlike in some counties such as devon, many of wiltshire s historic tracks have not been adopted as modern highways and so are generally safe and pleasant for nonmotor traffic. Were situated in the wiltshire countryside, near the village of froxfield, between marlborough and hungerford, and just a five minute stroll from the. Ham hill is a biological site of special scientific interest. Please contact me if you know of further information or corrections which would improve the site.