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The West Wiltshire area comprises five main towns
i.e. Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham, Trowbridge, Warminster, Westbury,
and many villages. The open spaces of the Westbury hills - chalk
downlands to the south and east of Warminster - offer walking
opportunities well away from traffic. Bradford-on-Avon dates back
to Saxon times and is a popular centre for walking, particularly
along the Kennet & Avon Canal towards Bath.
The West Wiltshire group continues to thrive,
endeavouring to provide walks throughout the year every Wednesday
and Sunday thanks to the goodwill and contribution of its members.
Distances can range from a 4-mile stroll to a more demanding 15-mile
walk. On the all-day walks we always break for lunch, so please
bring a picnic. Our programme of walks continues to be very popular
with between 20 and 30 members participating each week. Details
of our walks, which are publicised widely in the local press,
can be found on the Group
Walks Finder. Additionally, on Wednesdays and Saturdays during
the summer, we help organize a series of railway walks from stations
on the Bristol to Weymouth service, with many of our members taking
part or leading.
We regularly organize self-booking weekends away,
as well as longer breaks with Ramblers Holidays. Recent venues
have been Derbyshire, Dorset, Pembrokeshire, Crete, Majorca and
Southern Italy.
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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