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The Wiltshire Ramblers currently total some 1,550
members divided into 6 groups, one of which is our young persons
group for 20 to 40 year olds. Our groups work towards the charitable
aims of Ramblers in different ways, but one thing they all do
is organise programmes of led walks within Wiltshire and its neighbouring
counties, and they will be pleased to welcome you.
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Stonehenge
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With its two World Heritage sites at Stonehenge
and Avebury, Wiltshire must surely rate as 'The Ancient
Capital of England'. Together with the unitary authority
of Swindon, it is a delightful landlocked county, bordering
Berkshire, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire
and Somerset.
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Characterised by high downland and wide valleys,
most of which are in the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of
the North Wessex Downs, and Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire
Downs, there are magnificent walking opportunities along our 3,790
mile network of public rights of way and 66,700 acres of access
land.
Wiltshire boasts world class gardens, historic
houses and a masterly cathedral all set in glorious countryside.
Meander along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal or take
a leisurely wander through our market towns. We also have eight
white horses carved into the hillsides at Alton Barnes, Broad
Town, Cherhill, Devizes, Hackpen, Marlborough, Pewsey and Westbury,
all of which are accessible from footpaths.
The Ramblers exists to facilitate, for the benefit of everyone,
the enjoyment and discovery that walking outdoors can bring; and
to promote respect for the life of the countryside. The association
encourages walking; protects rights of way; defends the beauty
of the countryside; and has campaigned for many years for the
freedom to roam over uncultivated, open country.
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