Date: Thursday 25th July 2024 - Walk completed Start Location: This walk starts from the Silver Plough car park in Pitton (SP5 1DU). Please only use the pub car park…
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Guided Walk: 6th August 2024 – Vernditch Chase and Marleycombe Hill
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Date: Tuesday 6th August 2024 Start Location: This walk starts from the front of Broad Chalke village hall (SP5 5DN). There is parking within the village, please park considerately. Start…
Read MoreGuided Walk: 15th August 2024 – Downton and Barford Down
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Date: Thursday 15th August 2024 Start Location: Barford Down - details will be sent with joining instructions. Start Time: 11.00 Walk description: This 10 mile circular walk passes Trafalgar House…
Read MoreGuided Walk: 19th July 2024 – Martin Down and Penbury Knoll
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Date: Friday 19th July 2024 Start Location: This walk starts from the car park on Martin Down Nature Reserve besides the A354 (SP5 5HR) (Grid Ref: SU036200) There are no…
Read MoreAbout Fred the “Walking Moonraker”
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Fred, also known as the Walking Moonraker, has a passion for walking and being out in the countryside. Having been born in the small Wiltshire village where he still lives…
Read MoreLowland Leader
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I excited to share the news that I am now a qualified Mountain Training Association Lowland Walk Leader. Alongside this qualification I am have also gained a certificate in Outdoor…
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I am now offering offering guided walks covering a range of distances to suit the capabilities of all walking enthusiasts. Short walks 3-5 miles These are gentle paced walks which…
Read MoreHillforts and a Trig Point on the Mendip Hills
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Description:This walk on the Mendip Hills visits the attractive nature reserve of Burrington Ham with its Iron Age Hillfort. From there it crosses the B3134 before climbing to the stunning…
Read MoreThe Smallest Village in Wiltshire
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Description:This walk goes over attractive sections of Cranborne Chase and visits Fifield Bavant, the smallest village in Wiltshire. There are good views of the Regimental Badges on Fovant Down and…
Read MoreIsle Brewers and Isle Abbotts
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Description:This walk follows quiet country lanes and footpaths on the edge of the Somerset Levels. Starting at Curry Mallet it visits Isle Brewers and Isle Abbotts. Care should be taken…
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