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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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Searching for Kitt’s grave revisited
A spooky revisit to the woods of Vernditch Chase and the continued search for Kitt's Grave.
Elaine Perkins
Nov 8, 20226 min read
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Atmospheric Ansty, Wardour and Swallowcliffe.
An atmospheric walk in the beautiful Cranborne Chase area of Ansty, Wardour and Swallowcliffe. Once the realm of the Knights Hospitallers
Elaine Perkins
Oct 21, 20227 min read
1,498 views
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