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Our group covers the area in central Wiltshire
bounded by the Marlborough Downs in the north and Salisbury Plain
to the south. It includes the historic town of Devizes and several
attractive villages. The Kennet and Avon Canal with its famous
flight of locks at Caen Hill extends through Devizes towards Pewsey.
The immediate countryside gives rise to many walking opportunities
including the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
the Pewsey Vale and Marlborough Downs. Long distance paths include
the Mid-Wilts Way and the Wessex Ridgeway. Two of Wiltshire's
chalk white horses are visible on hillsides around Devizes.
The group meets weekly on Sundays in Devizes for morning, afternoon
or all day walks. We have a varied programme of shorter or long
walks to suit most abilities. These may be in the immediate locality
or some distance away. Occasionally there may be walks arranged
on Fridays or Saturdays.
Traditionally the group has an organised walking
week away in May, a weekend in September and a coach trip in June.
Other social events are also included in our programme throughout
the year. Although we are a comparatively small group, walkers
and visitors are welcome to join us.
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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