I’ve been meaning to explore the downs to the north of Mere for years. The many folds in the landscape caused by man’s presence over millennia combined with the forces of nature make this an enticing landscape. And on the day we visited, the low autumn sun on a bright clear day just served to highlight the profile of the countless earthworks, ditches and ripples even more.

I very nearly didn’t write this blog for reasons that will become apparent. I’ve long intended to visit the New Forest in autumn but since it is mostly in Hampshire my commitment to writing for Hidden Wiltshire meant it was always on the back burner. But then it dawned on me that part of the forest does just creep into Wiltshire.

But the real jewel at Littlecote is the extraordinary mosaic. It was extensively and carefully restored at great cost and covered by a roof to protect it from the worst of the weather. For me though, the wonderful thing is that this important scheduled monument is open to all and at no cost. Isn’t this how it should be for many more of our ancient monuments?

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

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.

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

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

My destination was to be the little village of Ham and its beautifully simple church of All Saints.

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

Today we are walking in the hills above the valley in which one of our most beautiful rivers, the Wylye, rises.

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

A visit to All Saints Church in West Lavington, Wiltshire and its remarkable Whistler Window

The Bread Stones and Oak Apple Day in Great Wishford, Wiltshire

A short tour of The Church of St Andrew in the Wiltshire hamlet of Rollestone

An exploration of the peaceful little Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Old Dilton

A short walk in the countryside around Broad Chalke and the hamlet of Fifield Bavant in Wiltshire

We recently decided to visit Amesbury. Intrigued by history and legend, I wanted to see the Abbey Church of St Mary and St Melor as well...

A walk in the very north of Wiltshire straying into neighbouring counties to see the stunning church at Inglesham.

Artist David Alderslade suggested we visit this unique location in Folly Wood near Market Lavington.

Following the little River Till as it takes its journey across Salisbury Plain to the Wylye Valley in Wiltshire.