Artists old and new are associated with the area around the settlements of East, West and Middle Winterslow. It has been their inspiration and now on a recent visit I can see why.

An escapist quest to walk along the length of the Shire Rack the ancient boundary that exists between Wiltshire and Dorset. A mystical area of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape where creatures and heroes of myths and legends must surely still exist.

For this day of splendid isolation I returned to the Deverills, not so very far from the border with Dorset

When was the last time you saw a hedge that had been layed? A rare sight I would suggest. An ever rarer sight is a hedge layer

The glory of the Plain is that in areas that are not red flagged the walker is free to roam anywhere other than woodland

Wilton is the lost capital of Wessex Beloved by kings, its welcoming atmosphere hides its incredible history and true essence.

On occasions we see an idea or a small business we like and we’re happy to mention them simply because we believe in what they are doing.

First of all, if mid-January isn’t too late to say it, a Happy New Year to all our followers. And welcome to our first blog of 2025 after a

You would be surprised at the many hidden things to explore in the environs of Old Sarum.

I’ve been to Great Ridge a few times since 2020 but I wanted to do a different walk and explore more of the history buried deep within.

Dedicated followers of Hidden Wiltshire will know that we love a good church

The village of Seend provokes thoughts on the past and musings on the esoteric and other worlds. A place to look for pirates and storks.

Long standing followers of Hidden Wiltshire will know that we are keen on walking in Wiltshire. It’s how we reach many of the most hidden...

A border walk investigating the possibility of visiting Scotland in Wiltshire and a love triangle that put a tomb in an unexpected place

A wonderful walk around Pewsey and Pewsey Vale. Taking in waterway views and the history of Alfred the Great.

Remembering the hero Horatio Nelson on a lovely circular walk along the River Avon near Downton.

This is another route right on the extremes of the county. It is mostly in Wiltshire apart from a short section in Somerset.

A multi-seasonal walk through the beautiful Coombe Valley whilst route checking for the Chase and Chalke Partnership and Cranborne Chase NL.

I teamed up with my regular walking buddy and next door neighbour Stu for this walk. And what a difference a week makes.

Long term followers of Hidden Wiltshire will know how much we like our bottoms. But a nice clump comes a close second.