It was while I was planning a visit to Ludgershall Castle that I noticed Collingbourne Wood. On the Ordnance Survey map I could clearly see an enormous forest just north of the town and Castle, with multiple way-marked paths. Not quite as large as its more famous neighbour to the North, Savernake, but large enough that it should surely be better known? It fit the criteria of "Hidden" Wiltshire so I made my way there on a hot summer day. The wood itself is managed by the Fores

Ludgershall is a small town about 16 miles North of Salisbury, close to the border with Hampshire and not too far from Andover. It is a place I have driven through many times on the way to other places but if you look closely as you drive through you will see a sign for the Castle. The Castle is a majestic sight and well worth a stop to have a walk around. From above, it is reminiscent of Old Sarum, with a circular bank around the perimeter. Although a good portion of it has