Wiltshire walks blog - Local Walks

Aldbourne Walks

These walks explore the wide open countryside around Aldbourne, with routes ranging from gentler rural loops to long hillier adventures across the …

2.25-9.75 miles

All Cannings Walks

These walks start from All Cannings Bridge and explore a varied stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal alongside open farmland, rolling hills, and ne…

5-7 miles

Allington Walks

These walks start from Allington and explore open Wiltshire countryside, with wide fields, gentle rises, and long views that give the area a broad,…

1.5-2.75 miles

Amesbury Walks

These walks start from Bonnymead Park on the edge of Amesbury and explore a pleasant mix of open parkland and riverside paths along the River Avon.…

2.25-8.75 miles

Ashbury Walks

These walks explore the upland countryside around Ashbury, where chalk hills, open fields, and ancient landmarks create a varied and rewarding land…

0.5-3.5 miles

Ashcombe Bottom Walks

These walks explore Ashcombe Bottom and the surrounding chalk hills, with routes that range from a short, direct climb to Win Green to a longer out…

3.75 miles

Ashton Keynes Walk

This walk circles the lakes around Ashton Keynes in the Cotswold Water Park, following peaceful waterside paths through a landscape shaped by forme…

1.5-5.5 miles

Avebury Walks

These walks explore Avebury and its surrounding chalk downland, taking in both the village setting and the wider open countryside beyond. From a sh…

0.75-2.5 miles

Avon Valley Walk Walks

These walks explore the green spaces and riverside paths around Chippenham, following the River Avon through a mix of parkland, open lawns and quie…

1.25-8.5 miles

Barbury Castle Walks

These walks explore Barbury Castle and the surrounding chalk downs, combining a short climb to the Iron Age hill fort with a much longer route acro…

1.75-7 miles

Bentley Wood Walks

These walks explore Bentley Wood, one of southern England’s largest ancient woodlands, with routes that range from short introductory circuits to m…

5.75 miles

Biddestone Walk

This walk explores the countryside between Biddestone, Slaughterford and Ford, following a circular route that takes in villages, flood meadows and…

5.25-9 miles

Bishops Cannings Walks

These walks explore the countryside around Bishops Cannings, combining stretches of the Kennet and Avon Canal with village paths and historic earth…

1.5 miles

Blackmoor Copse Walk

This walk explores the quiet woodland paths of Blackmoor Copse, a small nature reserve in Wiltshire managed mainly for wildlife, with simple paths …

3.75 miles

Bowerchalke Walk

This walk explores the countryside around Bowerchalke, combining quiet village lanes with open chalk downland and a challenging climb up Marleycomb…

3.75-4.5 miles

Box Walks

These walks explore the countryside around the village of Box in Wiltshire, combining farmland, woodland and stretches of higher ground with wide v…

0.75-3.75 miles

Bradford on Avon Walks

These walks explore Bradford on Avon, a historic riverside town shaped by its Saxon origins, its hillside setting and its long connection to the Ri…

4.5-9.75 miles

Broad Chalke Walks

These walks explore the countryside around Broad Chalke in the Ebble Valley, linking riverside meadows with the surrounding chalk downs and nearby …

7 miles

Broad Hinton Walk

This walk is a long circular route through the countryside around Broad Hinton, taking in a network of quiet lanes, open farmland and scattered Nor…

2 miles

Bulkington Walk

This walk is a short and very easy circular route around the village of Bulkington, making a simple outing through quiet countryside paths and open…

3.25-9.25 miles

Burcombe Punch Bowl Walks

These walks explore the countryside around Burcombe and the Punch Bowl, following a mix of rolling farmland, open downland and quieter woodland sec…

5.5 miles

Buscot Walk

This walk from Buscot follows a quiet stretch of the River Thames, linking riverside paths with open fields and broad, unbroken views across the Th…

1.25 miles

Caen Hill Locks Walk

This walk follows the iconic Caen Hill Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, where a striking staircase of 29 locks climbs steadily up the hillside a…

0.75-2 miles

Calne Walks

These walks explore Calne and the surrounding Castlefields Park, combining easy town paths with green open spaces and a touch of countryside on the…

1-6 miles

Castle Combe Walks

Castle Combe is well known as being one of the prettiest villages in England and it’s a beautiful example of a quintessential Cotswold village. Cas…

2.25-7.5 miles

Cherhill Walks

These walks explore the rolling chalk downs around Cherhill, combining rewarding climbs with expansive views across the surrounding Wiltshire count…

2.5-5.75 miles

Chicksgrove Walks

These walks explore the beautiful Nadder Valley around Chicksgrove, with route options ranging from easy village loops to longer countryside advent…

0.75-1.25 miles

Chiseldon Walks

These walks make the most of the Washpool Community Project on the edge of Chiseldon, a small but nature-rich area of ponds, wild corners and open …

1.25 miles

Clanger Wood Walk

This walk follows a simple loop through the shaded paths of Clanger Wood, offering an easy woodland circuit that feels calm and accessible throughout.

1.25 miles

Cley Hill Walk

This walk makes a steep but relatively short ascent up Cley Hill, quickly gaining height as the path climbs onto the open chalk slopes above the su…

1.75 miles

Coate Water Walk

A short circular walk around Coate Water Country Park on a straightforward, level path that keeps you close to the water for most of the way. Coate…

2.5-7 miles

Coleshill Walks

These walks take you through the pretty village of Coleshill and into the surrounding parkland, combining quiet lanes with open countryside and the…

2.5-9.5 miles

Coombe Bissett Walks

These walks from Coombe Bissett explore the gentle River Ebble valley as well as the surrounding chalk downs, offering a mix of relaxed riverside p…

1.5-10.25 miles

Corsham Walks

These walks showcase the variety of countryside, heritage and history that surrounds the attractive market town of Corsham. From gentle strolls aro…

4-6.5 miles

Cricklade Walks

These walks combine riverside scenery, open countryside and a touch of local history around the attractive town of Cricklade. Both routes make use …

1 miles

Danebury Hill Walk

This walk climbs steadily up Danebury Hill, leading onto a broad chalk summit where open grassland and wide views stretch across the surrounding co…

1.75-4 miles

Devizes Walks

Devizes is a market town in Wiltshire with a great range of shops, pubs and a large market square in the centre of town. Devizes also has a pretty …

1.75-8 miles

Dinton Park Walks

These walks centre around the elegant setting of Dinton Park, where landscaped parkland, quiet lakeside stretches and pockets of mature woodland co…

0.5-4.25 miles

Downton Walks

These walks centre on Downton Moot, a quiet village green space with lawns, trees and small waterside areas. The shorter route stays within the Moo…

1.25 miles

Durrington Walls Walk

This walk explores open countryside around Durrington Walls and nearby Woodhenge, set within one of the most significant prehistoric landscapes in …

1.25 miles

East Knoyle Walk

This walk is a short circuit around East Knoyle, linking village streets with nearby fields on a simple rural loop. It passes the parish church and…

5.25 miles

Edington Walk

This walk explores the countryside between Edington and Coulston, with a steady climb up to Edington Hill. The route mixes field paths, quiet lanes…

1.75-7.75 miles

Faringdon Walks

These walks explore the market town of Faringdon and the surrounding countryside near the Wiltshire–Oxfordshire border. They combine town streets, …

2.25-6.5 miles

Farley Walks

These walks take place in the countryside between Farley and Pitton, using a mix of open fields, hedgerows and short woodland sections. The routes …

6.25 miles

Fonthill Gifford Walk

This walk starts in Fonthill Gifford and makes its way through a quiet corner of the Fonthill Estate, where a mix of woodland paths and open farmla…

6.75 miles

Fox Hill Walk

This walk from Fox Hill follows open countryside paths across Charlbury Hill, where the landscape rolls out into wide, far-reaching views over this…

5 miles

Fritham Walk

This walk takes you through the forested edge of Fritham, following quiet tracks across Cloven Hill Plantation and Loosehanger Copse. It’s a shelte…

4.25-7 miles

Fyfield Down Walks

These walks showcase one of the most distinctive landscapes in Wiltshire, crossing the open chalk downland of Fyfield Down National Nature Reserve.…

3-5.25 miles

Great Bedwyn Walks

These walks start from Great Bedwyn and combine quiet woodland paths with stretches of canal-side walking along the Kennet and Avon Canal.

3 miles

Great Chalfield Walk

This walk links Great Chalfield and Holt, following simple farmland paths through open countryside. It also passes two National Trust gardens, addi…

3.75 miles

Great Coxwell Walk

This walk starts at the impressive Great Coxwell Barn and follows a circular route through a mix of farmland, woodland and gentle hills.

4.25-7.75 miles

Great Ridge Downs Walks

These walks explore the Great Ridge Downs, where rolling chalk hills, open farmland and scattered woodland create a wide, varied landscape. Expect …

5.5-8.25 miles

Grovely Woods Walks

These walks explore Grovely Woods, a large area of ancient woodland in southern Wiltshire within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area …

0.5-5.25 miles

Harnham Watermeadows Walks

These walks explore the riverside landscapes around Harnham Water Meadows, linking Queen Elizabeth Gardens with open meadowland, quiet field paths …

0.75-1.75 miles

Heaven's Gate Walks

These walks explore the woodland paths of the Longleat Estate, staying mostly under tree cover with a sheltered feel throughout. They lead out to H…

2-10.75 miles

Heytesbury Walks

These walks explore the countryside between Heytesbury and the Knook Downs, combining riverside paths along the River Wylye with open hilltop walki…

6.5 miles

Hindon Walk

This walk forms a circular route through the countryside north of Hindon, following sections of the Wessex Ridgeway and passing through the small v…

4.5-8.5 miles

Kennet & Avon Canal Walk

These walks explore the beautiful countryside around the Kennet and Avon Canal, combining peaceful towpaths, open farmland, woodland trails and rew…

3.25-8 miles

Kingston Deverill Walks

These walks from Kingston Deverill involve a steep climb straight out of the village onto the surrounding downs, where the terrain quickly opens up…

1.5 miles

Kington St Michael Walk

This family friendly walk is a short village circuit around Kington St Michael, combining quiet lanes, nearby countryside and a loop through Nymph …

2 miles

Lacock Walk

This walk takes in the village of Lacock, known for its well-preserved historic streets and traditional stone cottages. It also passes through Laco…

1.25 miles

Lawns Park Walk

This walk follows a relaxed loop through Lawns Park and its surrounding woodland, just a short step from Swindon’s Old Town.

1.75-3 miles

Lechlade Walks

These walks follow the River Thames around Lechlade, using peaceful towpaths and open meadow paths for a relaxed riverside outing. Expect gentle, e…

4.25 miles

Little Somerford Walk

This walk follows a gentle circuit between Little Somerford and Great Somerford, using quiet field paths and open stretches of farmland. The route …

1.75-7 miles

Ludgershall Walks

These walks around Ludgershall combine village paths, local history and stretches of countryside, starting with the remains of Ludgershall Castle b…

1.5 miles

Lydiard Country Park Walk

This walk covers Lydiard Country Park, a spacious historic estate on the outskirts of Swindon with a mix of lakeside paths, open grassland and wood…

2.5 miles

Malmesbury Walk

This walk is a nice circular route around the pretty town of Malmesbury, taking you from the centre, out along the outskirts of the town beside the…

1.75-7.75 miles

Martinsell Hill Walks

These walks explore Martinsell Hill and the surrounding Vale of Pewsey, combining high downland paths with quieter stretches through the wider land…

1.75-4.75 miles

Mere Walks

These walks explore the historic town of Mere and the surrounding slopes, combining quiet streets with a steady climb out into the surrounding coun…

2-7.25 miles

Morgan's Hill Walks

These walks explore the open downs around Morgan’s Hill, one of the best viewpoints in this part of Wiltshire. Wide views, rolling chalk hills and …

1.75 miles

Mouldon Hill Park Walk

This walk circles the lake and open parkland of Mouldon Hill Country Park, creating an easy and accessible outing on the edge of Swindon. Along the…

1.5 miles

Nightingale Wood Walk

This walk follows easy woodland paths through Nightingale Wood, creating a peaceful and accessible route beneath the trees. With its wide, well-sur…

5.25-11.75 miles

Nunton Walks

These walks explore the countryside south of Nunton, where quiet lanes, open fields and the ridge of Clearbury Down shape a varied rural outing. Ex…

2.75-5.5 miles

Oaksey Walks

These walks combine the quiet woodland of Oaksey Wood with the character of one of Wiltshire's attractive villages. A mix of shaded forest paths, o…

2.75-8 miles

Ogbourne St George Walks

These walks around Ogbourne St George explore a mix of village paths, open fields and stretches of the old railway line, with the landscape gradual…

1-3.25 miles

Old Wardour Castle Walks

These walks around Old Wardour Castle explore a lovely mix of historic parkland, woodland, lakes, and open countryside within the Wardour estate. W…

1.75-6.5 miles

Overton Hill Walks

These walks explore the open chalk downland around Overton Hill and Avebury Down, following a mix of ancient tracks and quiet countryside paths. Ex…

0.75 miles

Peatmoor Lagoon Walk

This walk circles the calm waters of Peatmoor Lagoon, following easy, well-surfaced paths that make it suitable for all abilities and wheels. It’s …

1-8.5 miles

Pewsey Downs Walks

Pewsey Downs is a National Nature Reserve located by the Pewsey Vale, Wiltshire. It’s a popular place to walk if you are looking for more strenuous…

1-5.75 miles

Ramsbury Walks

These walks explore Ramsbury and its surrounding countryside, combining village streets with nearby nature spots and stretches of open landscape. E…

1-6 miles

Ravensroost Wood Walks

These walks explore the ancient woodland of Ravensroost Wood, offering a peaceful escape beneath mature trees in a quiet corner of Wiltshire. Expec…

2.75 miles

Roundway Down Walk

This is a beautiful walk to the top of the Roundway Hill Iron Age Fort. The start of the walk is already high in altitude, so you can get the fanta…

4.75 miles

Rushall Walk

This walk heads out from Rushall into the rolling countryside of the Vale of Pewsey, taking in the hills above the village and wide views across th…

1.75-6 miles

Savernake Forest Walks

These walks explore Savernake Forest, one of England’s oldest and most atmospheric woodlands, known for its towering oaks, beeches and wide, open g…

0.75-5.75 miles

Scratchbury Hill Walks

This is a rewarding ridge walk along the Wessex Ridgeway, exploring a series of historic chalk hills above the surrounding Wiltshire countryside. T…

2.25-6.25 miles

Seend Cleeve Walks

A lovely canal-side and countryside loop starting from the village of Seend Cleeve, combining quiet rural paths with stretches along the Kennet and…

1-4.5 miles

Shaw Forest Walks

These walks cover Shaw Forest Park and the wider network of local green spaces around Shaw, linking young woodland with open parkland across this p…

2.75-6.5 miles

Shearwater Walks

These walks explore the area around Shearwater in the Wylye Valley, where a calm lake is framed by wooded hills and open countryside. With two rout…

6.25 miles

Sherston Walk

A varied circular walk around the countryside surrounding Sherston, mixing open farmland with quieter, more sheltered stretches and a gentle rivers…

3.5 miles

Shrewton Walk

A pleasant countryside walk from Shrewton that climbs gently onto the edge of Salisbury Plain, where open skies and far-reaching views create a rea…

2.75 miles

Silbury Hill Walk

Starting beside the impressive Silbury Hill, this walk combines prehistoric history, a peaceful stretch along the River Kennet and a visit to nearb…

1.25 miles

Slaughterford Walk

A pleasant countryside stroll from the charming village of Slaughterford. This walk combines open rural scenery with a peaceful stretch beside Bidd…

1 miles

Smallbrook Meadows Walk

A gentle waterside walk through the varied landscapes of Smallbrook Meadows. The walk also combines the nearby Lake Pleasure Grounds, adding open v…

1.25 miles

Southwick Country Park Walk

A walk through Southwick Country Park, a green space on the edge of Trowbridge. This walk winds through open parkland and quieter natural areas, wi…

1-6.75 miles

Spearywell Wood Walks

Set within the peaceful Mottisfont Estate near the Wiltshire–Hampshire border, these walks explore a lovely mix of woodland, open countryside and t…

1 miles

Stanton Park Walk

This walk may be short, but it combines woodland trails, open countryside and peaceful lakeside scenery to create a surprisingly varied outing. Wit…

4.5-6.5 miles

Stapleford Walks

Set in the beautiful Wylye Valley, the walks from Stapleford explore a lovely mix of rolling countryside, open downland and peaceful riverside scen…

1.5-8.5 miles

Stockbridge Walks

This walk explores the peaceful Common Marsh near Stockbridge. A gentle stretch beside the clear waters of the Marshcourt River adds a calm riversi…

3.75-6.75 miles

Stonehenge Walks

These walks explore the open chalk downland surrounding Stonehenge, one of Britain’s most famous ancient landscapes. With two route options availab…

5.5 miles

Stonymarsh Walk

This walk explores a lovely mix of open farmland, woodland and peaceful country lanes around Stonymarsh. A highlight is the stretch along the Test …

2.5-6 miles

Stourton Walks

Set in the peaceful woodlands around Stourton, these walks offer a calm and atmospheric escape into a landscape of tree-lined paths. With quiet for…

1.25 miles

Stratford-sub-castle Walk

Set within the remarkable historic landscape of Old Sarum, this walk offers a short but atmospheric journey through one of Wiltshire’s most iconic …

0.75 miles

Stratton Woods Walk

This walk offers a short and easy-going stroll through Stratton Woods, following solid paths that make it ideal for a relaxed family outing. Locate…

4 miles

Sutton Benger Walk

This walk offers a relaxed and varied countryside outing, combining riverside paths along the River Avon with open meadows and quiet stretches of f…

0.5 miles

The Great Copse Walk

This walk offers a short and peaceful loop through the trees of Great Copse, making for a simple and relaxing woodland escape.

6-8.25 miles

Tilshead Walks

Set deep within the vast openness of Salisbury Plain, these walks offer a real sense of space and rolling chalk downland. With routes passing throu…

3.5-6.25 miles

Tisbury Walks

These walks explore the countryside around Tisbury, moving between rolling farmland, quiet woodland and nearby villages at a relaxed rural pace. Th…

1.75-7.25 miles

Tollard Royal Walks

Set in the peaceful parkland and rolling downs around Rushmore, these walks explore the charming village of Tollard Royal and its surrounding count…

5.5 miles

Uffington Walk

Set on the Wiltshire–Oxfordshire border, this walk explores the sweeping chalk downland around Uffington, an area known for its open skies, rolling…

7.5 miles

Upper Woodford Walk

This walk is a demanding but rewarding route around Upper Woodford. With a challenging ascent to Boreland Hill, a sweeping high-level section, and …

5.75 miles

Urchfont Walk

This walk from Urchfont is a rewarding circular route that begins with a steady climb onto Urchfont Hill. From the open ridge of the White Horse Tr…

1.25 miles

Webbs Wood Walk

This walk explores the woodland of Webb’s Wood, just north of Royal Wootton Bassett.

4 miles

West Knoyle Walk

A varied and energetic countryside walk from West Knoyle, taking in steady climbs, open downland and a welcome stretch through peaceful woodland. T…

2-5.75 miles

West Lavington Walks

Set in the gentle rolling landscape around West Lavington, these walks offer a mix of village charm and open countryside, with easy access to the s…

1.25-3.25 miles

West Woods Walks

Set just south-west of Marlborough, these walks explore the beautiful West Woods, a peaceful expanse of ancient woodland.

0.5-3.5 miles

Westbury White Horse Walks

These walks explore the chalk downland above the Westbury White Horse, one of Wiltshire’s most distinctive hillside landmarks. With three route opt…

2.25-4.25 miles

Westonbirt Walks

Set just over the border in Gloucestershire, these walks explore the world-famous Westonbirt Arboretum. With highlights including the Skywalk and t…

1.5-5.25 miles

White Sheet Downs Walks

Set on the edge of sweeping chalk downland, the walks around White Sheet Downs offer an invigorating mix of open slopes, valley scenery and big, fa…

5.75-10.75 miles

Whitefield Hill Walks

A rewarding ridge and countryside walk between Chiseldon and Aldbourne, combining a stretch of disused railway path with a steady climb up onto Whi…

1-7.25 miles

Wilton Walks

Set on the edge of the beautiful Wylye Valley, these walks from Wilton combine historic town streets with riverside paths, open countryside and pea…

2-8 miles

Winterslow Walks

These walks explore the network of footpaths surrounding Winterslow, offering a choice of routes through rolling countryside, open fields and peace…

2.5-5 miles

Wroughton Walks

These walks around Wroughton explore a mix of woodland, countryside and village-edge paths, with a variety of habitats and scenery throughout. Expe…

3.75-7.25 miles

Yatesbury Walks

These walks from Yatesbury cross open chalk downland with wide views and a strong sense of space throughout. The terrain is generally easy to follo…