Scattered across the Vale of Pewsey are woods and copses – some quite small – full of native British trees and providing important habitats for flora and fauna. In spring, they are home to a riot of colour as the … Read More
During lockdown, a group of friends in Wexcombe and Grafton (WAG) in the Vale of Pewsey started cycling together. Very much a social and wellbeing group, they often encountered punctures. Trevor, who generally ended up repairing the punctures, decided a … Read More
What an amazing man Jack Spratt was! Not only did he build the amazing clock at St Andrew’s Church in Wootton Rivers, but he was also postman, church warden, repairer of mechanical items, clock maker, music box maker, accounts clerk, … Read More
Killed in World War 1 at just 39 years of age, the poet Edward Thomas drew on his walks, cycle rides and other journeys through the countryside of England and Wales. Nick Denton has been retracing Edward Thomas’s steps and … Read More
We are always delighted to receive feedback from visitors to the Vale of Pewsey. This is from Veronica and Malcolm, two walking friends from the south of Hampshire who are very experienced walkers with the South East Hampshire Ramblers. They … Read More
The proceeds of an egg sale by two young fundraisers will enable Help for Heroes’ veterans to enjoy a relaxing day trip on the stunning Kennet & Avon Canal. Daisy, 11, and her nine-year-old brother Jago, have contributed £400 through … Read More
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved Walkers are Welcome accreditation! Thank you to all our local people who registered their support of this important initiative. This accreditation means that the rights of way are checked by groups … Read More
This beautiful book of walks from the Crown & Anchor in Ham contains short, medium and long circular walks, all starting from the pub on the village green. Written by Ron Forbes who is involved in the running of the … Read More
The Great West Way® – southern England’s east-west touring route, stretching from Windsor in the east to Bristol and Bath in the west, with the Vale of Pewsey right in the heart of it. We are Destination Ambassadors for the … Read More
On Friday 17th July 2020, ITV This Morning visited the Vale of Pewsey. It was for a series of short films showing celebrities enjoying their favourite dog walk. So it was that Alice Beer and her adorable schpoodle, Stanley, came … Read More
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