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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


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


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 26, 202416 min read


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


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


Burcombe, the Punch Bowl and finally some dry days!
On a whim I decided to walk from Wilton around Burcombe and the aptly named Punch Bowl. This natural landscape is intriguing and beautiful.

Elaine Perkins
Apr 16, 20247 min read


Wilsford, the Normanton Down and the Enigma of Arrival.
Exploring Wilsford and Normanton Down in the ancient Stonehenge landscape, we contemplate V.S. Naipaul's Enigma of Arrival.

Elaine Perkins
Mar 10, 20249 min read


Crossing Borders
Yes I know it’s Hidden WILTSHIRE, but indulge me for a moment.

Paul Timlett
Feb 20, 202410 min read


Tisbury and its Three Castles
It is only a couple of months since I last visited this area. That was a cold damp day which soured my mood somewhat

Paul Timlett
Jan 28, 202411 min read


Tisbury and Oddford Vale
The walk begins and ends in the large village (or is it a small town) of Tisbury

Paul Timlett
Nov 26, 20239 min read


Egbert’s Stone, The Harrow Way and a Splendid Bottom
Today we are walking in the hills above the valley in which one of our most beautiful rivers, the Wylye, rises.

Paul Timlett
Nov 8, 202311 min read


Temple Bottom and the Last Templar
Temple Bottom is seemingly the only connection Wiltshire has with the Knights Templar, but is there a link to the last Templar and treasure?

Elaine Perkins
Oct 29, 20236 min read


Vignettes of Bradford-on-Avon
It’s easy to focus on the more obvious attractions of towns and cities during a visit, especially when they are as beautiful as this

Paul Timlett
Jul 31, 20236 min read


The borderlands, Shire Rack and Jack the Ripper
A walk around the wild Wiltshire Dorset border that is known as the Shire Rack and a link to one of England's most heinous criminals.

Elaine Perkins
May 22, 20238 min read


Littleton and Semington - a Tale of two Highways
Littleton is a relatively obscure place, which is along the Mid Wilts Way long distance footpath. Today it consists of a couple of farms,...
Glyn Coy
May 17, 20233 min read


George Herbert Walk
The George Herbert Walk in Salisbury, following in the footsteps of 17th century poet, priest and musician George Herbert.

Paul Timlett
Mar 28, 20235 min read


The Lavingtons and the Wessex Ridgeway
A snowy walk connecting West Lavington, Market Lavington and Salisbury Plain via the Wessex Ridgeway

Paul Timlett
Mar 10, 202312 min read


Lover, Bohemia and Paradise
A Valentine's Day visit to the romantically named Lover, Bohemia and Paradise and the famous pop-up Post Office.

Elaine Perkins
Feb 14, 20238 min read


A French Enclave in Wiltshire?
A walk from the village of Wylye along the river to Fisherton de la Mere then up to Wylye Down National Nature Reserve and Monarch's Way

Paul Timlett
Feb 12, 202311 min read


Clarendon Palace after Storm Eunice
The immense history of Clarendon Palace involves Saxon to Tudor kings, laws, madness, slave traders and llamas. All serene after Eunice

Elaine Perkins
Jan 30, 20239 min read
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