A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Kennet
'The route mainly follows broad tracks through rolling downland countryside rich in history from prehistoric to recent times.'
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'Circular route in the north Wiltshire Downs, just 5½ miles (9km) southeast of the centre of Swindon.'
Highlights 'Avebury Stone Circle - The Ridgeway - Fyfield Down - Overton Hill round barrows - The Sanctuary - West Kennet Long Barrow - Silbury Hill.'
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'A walk through ancient history on the gorgeous chalk downlands of Salisbury Plain.'
'Bromham is set in lovely countryside within easy reach of some of the most iconic sites England has to offer. From the pre-historic Ridgeway path and hill forts through the famous Wil ...
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'There are some excellent walks around the village and its surroundings, detailed in a booklet developed by the Bromham Footpaths Group. This is a band of dedicated walkers who meet every Thursday morning and spend a couple of hours exploring and re-visiting our byways and footpaths before returning to a local hostelry for tales of derring-do!'
'The Devizes Town Trail, published by the Trust, is the ideal companion for those wishing to learn more of the town and its history. The book is illustrated throughout and suggests a walk ...
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'Devizes is full of buildings of historic importance. The Trust has placed Blue Plaques on many of them, giving brief details ... '
Trust for Devizes
ALERT Unfortunately, the Link to the 'Town Trail' did not fire up at Review. However, the Map of Blue Plaque locations was accessible.
'You can enjoy the impressive Wiltshire countryside while exploring the ancient history that has shaped it. Both Stonehenge and Avebury offer far more than their stone circles. They encompass unriv ...
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'Why not visit both parts of the Stonehenge and Avebury WHS? The best way to appreciate both sites is on foot ... Publications on walks are available from the Stonehenge Visitor Centre shop, at Avebury, from the National Trust and the Henge shop. You can also find an interactive map of the Stonehenge landscape on the English Heritage website and circular walks around Stonehenge on the National Trust website. Find suggestions for exploring Avebury on the Ridgeway National Trails website.'
Member of the Ramblers - Wiltshire Area Grouping
'Pewsey Avon Trail takes the walker down the sublime Avon valley in Wiltshire from Pewsey to Salisbury by means of a series of ten linked waymarked walks. It has been devised in memory of ...
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'This new (2010) long distance walking route follows the course of the River Avon by linking existing rights of way from Pewsey to Salisbury. In Salisbury the trail connects to the existing 34-mile Avon Valley Path to Christchurch. The trail is accompanied by a walking guide.'
Britain's Oldest Road '87 miles (139km) long, much of it following the ancient chalk ridge route used by prehistoric man, The Ridgeway offers the chance to get away from the bustl ...
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'Over rolling, open downland to the west of the River Thames, and through secluded valleys and woods in The Chilterns to the east, following the same route used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers.'
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