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Canal Rage and Crooners (From Wootton Rivers to Savernake Forest by Canal and Rail)
The first leg of this walk takes in the canal towpath and then turns north to return to Wootton Rivers via the Savernake Forest, somewhere I have long intended to explore but somehow never have. As ever my route took in a church.

Paul Timlett
Jun 1516 min read


Little Bedwyn to Hungerford by Canal – Crossing Borders
This is the second in my series of walks along and around the Kennet & Avon Canal, and another of our occasional cross border raids – this time into Berkshire.

Paul Timlett
Jun 812 min read


Coombe Bissett, Great Yews and Homington
A visit to the lovely villages of Coombe Bissett and Homington. Taking in the ancient, dark and mysterious Great Yews and encountering not one but two Anubis. All whilst enjoying the ancient landscape and natural beauty of Coombe Bissett and Homington Downs with the River Ebble running through the Coombe and under the pack horse bridge at Coombe Bissett.

Elaine Perkins
Jun 16 min read


Wolfhall and Wiltshire’s Transport Heritage
I love ambling along canal towpaths. Whilst I also love walking in the hills it’s nice to do a less challenging walk from time to time and of course canal towpaths are completely flat. And as a photographer canals are the perfect place to find a blaze of colour and intriguing vignettes. I also find the industrial history fascinating and it was a pleasant surprise to find some railway history on this route too. But the icing on the cake was to discover an even older historical

Paul Timlett
May 2514 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


North West Border: Blocked Paths and Long Barrows
This has been a very difficult blog to write. One which I very nearly didn’t write at all.

Paul Timlett
Aug 6, 20239 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


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
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