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Wilton, the lost capital.
Wilton is the lost capital of Wessex Beloved by kings, its welcoming atmosphere hides its incredible history and true essence.

Elaine Perkins
Feb 166 min read
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Witchmark Distillery
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.

Paul Timlett
Jan 265 min read
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(Not) Old Sarum
You would be surprised at the many hidden things to explore in the environs of Old Sarum.

Elaine Perkins
Dec 15, 20248 min read
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Great Ridge and Sherrington - Unfinished Business
I’ve been to Great Ridge a few times since 2020 but I wanted to do a different walk and explore more of the history buried deep within.

Paul Timlett
Dec 8, 202412 min read
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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
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Flâneuring in Harnham
A Flâneurse view of the ancient and beautiful area of Harnham. An area close to Salisbury with lots of history plus a relic of the Cold War
Flâneurse Flo
May 28, 20246 min read
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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
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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
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Tisbury and Oddford Vale
The walk begins and ends in the large village (or is it a small town) of Tisbury
Paul Timlett
Nov 26, 20239 min read
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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
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The Lost Settlement of Fisherton Anger
Hidden around Salisbury station is the lost settlement of Fisherton Anger a place of ghosts, witches and monsters.
Elaine Perkins
Jul 23, 20236 min read
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The Whistler Window
A visit to All Saints Church in West Lavington, Wiltshire and its remarkable Whistler Window
Paul Timlett
Jul 16, 20235 min read
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The borderlands, Shire Rack and Jack the Ripper
A walk around the wild Wiltshire Dorset border that is known as the Shire Rack and a link to one of England's most heinous criminals.
Elaine Perkins
May 22, 20238 min read
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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
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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
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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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A French Enclave in Wiltshire?
A walk from the village of Wylye along the river to Fisherton de la Mere then up to Wylye Down National Nature Reserve and Monarch's Way
Paul Timlett
Feb 12, 202311 min read
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Clarendon Palace after Storm Eunice
The immense history of Clarendon Palace involves Saxon to Tudor kings, laws, madness, slave traders and llamas. All serene after Eunice
Elaine Perkins
Jan 30, 20239 min read
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Great Durnford, Ogbury and the Flood
A walk around Great Durnford and the unusual hillfort of Ogbury and a curious brass memorial with hints of a murder.
Elaine Perkins
Jan 19, 20238 min read
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Little Langford and stories of Ghosts
The hamlet of Little Langford in Wiltshire and its church. Stories of ghosts and poltergeists and visits to other Wylye Valley churches
Paul Timlett
Jan 2, 20239 min read
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