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The Art Inspiring Beauty of the Winterslows and beyond
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.

Elaine Perkins
5 days ago5 min read
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Completing the Shire Rack and escaping reality (well almost)
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.

Elaine Perkins
Apr 277 min read
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Chasing Romans
For this day of splendid isolation I returned to the Deverills, not so very far from the border with Dorset

Paul Timlett
Apr 615 min read
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A Wiltshire Hedge Layer
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

Paul Timlett
Mar 236 min read
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A Prehistoric Metropolis on Salisbury Plain
The glory of the Plain is that in areas that are not red flagged the walker is free to roam anywhere other than woodland

Paul Timlett
Mar 915 min read
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Wilton, the lost capital.
Wilton is the lost capital of Wessex Beloved by kings, its welcoming atmosphere hides its incredible history and true essence.

Elaine Perkins
Feb 166 min read
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Witchmark Distillery
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.

Paul Timlett
Jan 265 min read
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From Champagne to Ditch Water
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

Paul Timlett
Jan 1511 min read
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(Not) Old Sarum
You would be surprised at the many hidden things to explore in the environs of Old Sarum.

Elaine Perkins
Dec 15, 20248 min read
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Great Ridge and Sherrington - Unfinished Business
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.

Paul Timlett
Dec 8, 202412 min read
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Church Crawling
Dedicated followers of Hidden Wiltshire will know that we love a good church

Paul Timlett
Nov 11, 202412 min read
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Once upon time in Seend
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.

Elaine Perkins
Nov 10, 20246 min read
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Our Access to the Countryside: Under Threat?
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...

Paul Timlett
Oct 20, 20247 min read
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Scotland, Honey Pot Lane and a Love Triangle.
A border walk investigating the possibility of visiting Scotland in Wiltshire and a love triangle that put a tomb in an unexpected place

Elaine Perkins
Oct 6, 20248 min read
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Pewsey, Swanborough Tump and Two Waterways.
A wonderful walk around Pewsey and Pewsey Vale. Taking in waterway views and the history of Alfred the Great.

Elaine Perkins
Sep 22, 20248 min read
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The Downton Circular and a Hero's Reward
Remembering the hero Horatio Nelson on a lovely circular walk along the River Avon near Downton.

Elaine Perkins
Aug 4, 20248 min read
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Colerne and the Three Shires Stone
This is another route right on the extremes of the county. It is mostly in Wiltshire apart from a short section in Somerset.

Paul Timlett
Jul 27, 202416 min read
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Route Checking in Ludwell and the Coombes
A multi-seasonal walk through the beautiful Coombe Valley whilst route checking for the Chase and Chalke Partnership and Cranborne Chase NL.

Elaine Perkins
Jul 14, 20246 min read
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On Hill, Fen and Towpath (May Contain Bakewell Tarts)
I teamed up with my regular walking buddy and next door neighbour Stu for this walk. And what a difference a week makes.

Paul Timlett
Jul 7, 202412 min read
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Easton Hill, Clumps and Barrows
Long term followers of Hidden Wiltshire will know how much we like our bottoms. But a nice clump comes a close second.

Paul Timlett
Jul 1, 202414 min read
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