All the Wiltshire Ramblers groups want to help you enjoy the local countryside so, as well as providing led walks, they have published books of walks that take you to the best locations in their part of Wiltshire. The books are on sale in local tourist information centres and some bookshops.
12 Walks around Chippenham
The revised version of this book is available, priced £2.00
12 More Walks around Chippenham
A series of circular and linear walks, ranging from 3 to 9 miles, which take place in and around some of the most picturesque villages in the Chippenham area, including Biddestone and Lacock.
10 Walks around Devizes
Another collection of circular walks starting and finishing at the focal point of Devizes town centre - the Market Place. Here you will find the Tourist Information Centre and establishments catering for the needs of hungry and thirsty walkers. The walks range from around 4 to 7 miles and are illustrated by photographs and maps. A map of Devizes and notes about the town are also included.
12 Walks around Marlborough
These circular walks are devised
specifically to include the very best that the Marlborough area has to
offer i.e. ancient earthworks, the Savernake Forest, the Kennet &
Avon Canal and open downland. The lengths of the walks vary from 3 to 9
miles. (£3.00)
10 Walks from Village Pubs
near Swindon
This set of walks are designed to appeal
to casual visitors to the countryside. Walk distances range from 1 to
5 miles, and the book includes the telephone numbers of the pubs so
that walkers can check the all-important opening times. (£3.00)
Nine Downland Walks
This is a selection of
walks between 3 and 7 miles long designed to take you to the best
vantage points on the downs between Swindon and Marlborough using easy
to follow routes (£3.00)
20 Walks around Swindon
This is a selection of country walks between 2 and 7½ miles long around Swindon (£4.00)
Other North-East Wiltshire Group publications include 11 Short Walks in North-East Wiltshire (£3.00). All five books are on sale at the Tourist Information Centre in Swindon. Some titles are also available in Marlborough from the Tourist Information Centre, in Highworth from the Post Office and Lighthouse bookshop, in Purton from the Angel pub and the convenience store, in Blunsdon from the Village Shop and in Hodson from the Calley Arms. All books can also be ordered by post from Jane Baldwin at Wharfedene, Hillside Way, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN26 8BU. Cheques are to be made payable to the Ramblers NE Wilts Group. |
A new novel with local interest
£7.99 of which £2 goes to the Northeast Wiltshire Ramblers
ONE MORE STEP
by Freda Beveridge
Drawing on her experience of leading and participating in pilgrimages, Freda tells the story of pilgrims who set out from villages near Swindon along the Ridgeway and the Thames Path. Their destination is St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
As the pilgrims explore the route, chat, laugh, reflect and pray, each takes one more step in their personal journey. For one couple life will never be the same again.
Copies available from: Pat Crabb, Frenshams, Turnball, Chiseldon, Swindon, SN4 0LJ
Cheques made payable to: Pat Crabb for £9.29 that includes £1.30 P&P.
Walk Britain
This guide will lead you to Britain’s 50
finest viewpoints, via 50 superb walks. With the help of the Ramblers’
expert knowledge of local terrain, history and cultural associations
you can discover and explore our islands most spectacular landscapes.
Published in May 2009, it retails at £14.99 and is available from
Waterstones, W H Smith and all good bookshops. To buy a copy call 020
7339 8500 or join the Ramblers today and
receive this guide FREE.