Ogbourne St George to Avebury, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Departure from Ogbourne St. George (Wiltshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. The Stage 6 is a short walk as you will probably have to continue a bit further to get a place to stay and maybe head to Swindon or Trowbridge for onward travel. The countryside is a mixture of arable land, changing colour with the seasons, and areas of sheep or cattle grazed grassland. Some of the best views are from Smeathe’s Ridge as you climb gently up to Barbury Castle.
The Ridgeway, Waylands Smithy and Uffington Castle from Ashdown House
Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)
This walk combines one of the best sections of the Ridgeway and the start of the Lambourn Valley Way with visits to two ancient monuments. It is easy walking; the paths are either well-made or on well-drained chalk downland.
Ashdown House circular via White Horse and Berkshire Border
Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk starts from Ashdown House. On the way you will be able to enjoy the White Horse Hill and Alfred’s Castle then spectacular views of the Vale of the White Horse.
Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy
Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)
This short walk on the North Wessex Downs offers wonderful and the chance to explore some fine ancient monuments including the Uffungton White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.
Uffington Castle, the White Horse and Wayland's Smithy
Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)
This walk on North Wessex Downs offers some wonderful views as well as the opportunity to explore some fine ancient monuments. These include the Uffington White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.
Membury Camp and the Solar Farm
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
Although just outside the valley, this walk gives access to very different countryside, with a number of features of interest, some lovely views and snowdrops and bluebells at the right time of year. The walk includes a number of steepish hills.
The Red Lion, Axford
Departure from Ramsbury (Wiltshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Axford area along River Kennet.
Upper Lambourn via Baydon Hole and Bailey Hill
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
A circular walk that brings you from Upper Lambourn via Baydon Hole and Bailey Hill.
Upper Lambourn circular via The Maddle
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
On this circular walk, you will be able to experience Upper chalk and the Mandown gallop complex.
Avebury, West Kennett and Silbury Hill
Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)
This Wiltshire walk provides a way of visiting many of the interesting World Heritage Neolithic sites around the village of Avebury including the Stone Circle, Silbury Hill and West Kennett Long Barrow.
Hackpen Hill and Overton Down from Avebury
Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)
The North Wessex Downs provides some good walking terrain and this extended route from Avebury takes you onto the downs to follow a section of the Ridgeway.
Savernake Forest
Departure from Savernake (Wiltshire)
Starting from Postern Hill Car Park this circular route explore much of the beautiful forest including several of the named oaks and the arboretum.
Lambourn circular via Baydon Hole, Bailey Hill and Near Down
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
This circular walk starts from Lambourn and goes via Baydon Hole, Bailey Hill and Near Down.
The upper Lambourn Valley Way and Ridgeway - from Lambourn
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
The Lambourn Valley Way is a delightful 32km (20 mile) mile walk, from the Ridgeway at Uffington Castle to Newbury. This circular walk goes from Lambourn to the Ridgeway past Ashdown House, along the Ridgeway past the ancient monuments of Wayland's Smithy and Uffington Castle, and returns to Lambourn along the Lambourn Valley Way. The route "The Lambourn Valley Way, from Lambourn to Newbury (with shorter options)" describes the continuation of this walk to Newbury.
Lambourn circular via Eastbury, Lambourn Valley
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
Start the walk at the Market Square, note the old Market Cross and the site of the Lambourn Tanker Crash of 1953, and enjoy the river and countryside around Lambourn.
From Gillards Copse to Thornhill Copse via Ox Wood, Lambourn Valley
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
This is a walk through woodlands and along the open fields to the South-East of Lambourn.
Lambourn via Eastbury and Sheepdrove, Lambourn Valley
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
This walk brings you through Eastbury and Sheepdrove and gives fine views of the downs towards the Ridgeway. Then, it goes past a number of gallops, where you may see racehorses exercising.
Lambourn circular via Greenways, Ox wood and White Shute
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
Along this walk, you will be able to enjoy a wonderful view of Lambourn from, a delightful cottage with a beautifully kept garden and to go through Ox Wood.
From Lynch Wood to The Folly via Upper Lambourn, Lambourn Valley
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
Starting at the market square this walk takes you through Lynch wood to Upper Lambourn and then onto the fields above Lambourn and back via the Folly.
Lambourn circular via Rooksnest and Eastbury, Lambourn Valley
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
A lovely walk with much variety and interest : wild flower meadow, Watts Bank Nature Reserve, superb views of the Eastbury Downs and Lambourn nestled in the Lambourn Valley, the pretty little village of Eastbury, which has many buildings of historic interest and the Lambourn River, a seasonal chalk stream.
This walk goes up (and down) several hills and can be slippery underfoot after rain.
The Lambourn Valley Way, from Lambourn to Newbury with shorter options
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
The Lambourn Valley Way is a delightful 32km (20 mile) mile walk, from the Ridgeway at Uffington Castle to Newbury. This route describes the second part of this walk, from Lambourn to Newbury, including an optional visit to Donnington Castle. It mostly follows the bank of the River Lambourn or the route of the dismantled Lambourn Valley Railway.
Lambourn Valley
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
A short bracing walk which heads uphill for the first half.
Milk Hill the highest point in Wiltshire
Departure from Alton (Wiltshire)
A pleasant Wiltshire walk across chalk downland to the highest point in the county. The walk also includes some other interesting features typical of this area.
Cake Wood & Froxfield village
Departure from Froxfield (Wiltshire)
Wide downland views, woodland edge and a stroll through the historic village of Froxfield.
Little Bedwyn & the Ramsbury Estate
Departure from Froxfield (Wiltshire)
Along the towpath to Little Bedwyn, returning via farmland and parkland with distant views.
Little Bedwyn and the Kennet & Avon
Departure from Froxfield (Wiltshire)
A figure-of-eight route to a pretty canalside village with thatched cottages and an ancient church.
Pewsey Downs from Wootton Rivers
Departure from Wootton Rivers (Wiltshire)
This Wiltshire walk climbs onto the Pewsey Downs from where there are excellent views across the Vale of Pewsey. The route uses a number of national trails before returning along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal and offers a range of scenery from rolling downs to the open aspect of the Vale of Pewsey.
Quenington and the Coln
Departure from Coln St. Aldwyns (Gloucestershire)
To a historic village with a medieval gatehouse and Norman church, with a riverside return.
Bibury and the Coln valley
Departure from Coln St. Aldwyns (Gloucestershire)
A high-level route to picture-perfect Bibury, returning along the Coln valley.
Coln St. Aldwyns
Departure from Coln St. Aldwyns (Gloucestershire)
A short stroll round this pretty Cotswold stone village on the River Coln.
The Cross Keys, Great Bedwyn
Departure from Great Bedwyn (Wiltshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Great Bedwyn area along the canal towpath, via Wilton Windmill and woodlands.
Great Bedwyn and Wilton Windmill
Departure from Great Bedwyn (Wiltshire)
Starting from Great Bedwyn the route takes you past the Croften Beam Engine to the Windmill at Wilton.
Burbage to Great Bedwyn via Durley and St Kathryn's
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
This circular walk takes in parkland, woodland, pretty villages, especially Great Bedwyn, which has various facilities. Returning on the Kennet and Avon Canal past the famous Crofton Beam Engines dating back to 1812 and still operational some summer season weekends.
From Burbage follow Lover to Savernake and Kennet and Avon Canal
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A lovely varied circular walk taking in part of Savernake Forest and Kennet and Avon Canal.
Tottenham Estate and Savernake Forest from Burbage
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A walk on a lane to Durley then across the Tottenham House Estate to St Katherine's. Then onto Savernake Forest. Fine views and beautiful Savernake Forest.
More walks in Central Swindon South
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Marston Maisey
- Mildenhall
- Nythe, Eldene and Liden
- Ogbourne St. Andrew
- Ogbourne St. George
- Preshute
- Purton
- Ramsbury
- Royal Wootton Bassett
- Shrivenham
- South Cerney
- South Marston
- St. Andrews
- Stanton Fitzwarren
- Stratton St. Margaret
- Wanborough
- Watchfield
- West Overton
- West Swindon
- Winterbourne Bassett
- Winterbourne Monkton
- Wroughton