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North West Wiltshire Group

We are the North West Wiltshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

BOOKING FOR THIS WALK IS ESSENTIAL.

Please note that this is the extra walk that was originally planned for 10th July, but has now had to be postponed due to weather and ground conditions. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

If you are a Ramblers member, please bring your membership card. You MUST text or ring the leader to BOOK a place. You should not join the walk unless you have received a verbal CONFIRMATION or a TEXT.

Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Start time:
12:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3km / 1.9mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meet at midday at Pewsey Wharf for lunch at The Waterfront Bar and Bistro (£2 for parking).

After lunch we walk along the Kennet & Avon Canal to Jones Mill, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust reserve. We explore the reserve and River Avon (Salisbury) then return along the canal. Butterflies, dragonflies, wild flowers and maybe a Kingfisher.

Booking for this walk is essential as a large party will need booking at the Bistro. 

Car sharing may be possible from Corsham, Chippenham, Calne. Please text Judy to book and let her know if you can give a lift, car share or need a lift and where you are.

Corsham to Pewsey Wharf takes an hour

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 15783 61075
Nearest postcode:
SN9 5NU
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Start time:
12:00 pm

We meet at midday at Pewsey Wharf for lunch at The Waterfront Bar and Bistro (£2 for parking). Address: Marlborough Road, Pewsey, SN9 5NU. SU 15783 61074.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking