We are the West Wiltshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Nigel V
The walk begins with a stiff climb onto Upton Cow Down. A pause to catch breath at the top brings decent views of this corner of Salisbury Plain, before heading through nearby woodland where the beech trees are carved with graffiti reflecting decades of love lost but mainly love gained. Beyond lies Chalford, followed by a potentially slippery descent into Old Dilton located in its secretive valley. The hamlet’s 14th century St Mary’s Church with its box pews and unusual spire will catch the eye, although a detour is necessary to access the church key. It is then cross country on a bridleway back to the old A350; my planned return on a footpath via Biss Bottom was thwarted by mud. Bring snack.
Please note: the Finish Time is an estimate and may vary.
Please TEXT the walk leader to book a place.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US USING THE EMAIL BUTTON ABOVE
Meet on the ‘Old A350’ just outside of Upton Scudamore with a postcode of BA12 0AD and those three words happy.notifying.forgiven Please text the walk leader if you plan to come on this walk with numbers being capped at 20 due to a couple of awkward stiles, slippery slopes and two crossings of the busy A350.
