Milkhouse Water, Martinsell & Giant’s Grave

This circular walk is a more challenging route with hills, taking in the pretty villages of Milkhouse Water and West Wick, the magnificent Martinsell Hill (the second highest point in the county), the ancient Giant's Grave and then returning via Pewsey Wharf on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

Places to eat and drink along the way:

Within the village of Pewsey:

Pewsey Vale Community Crafts & Tea Rooms by the bridge

The Little Lunchbox Cafe in the High Street (eat in or takeaway)

Moonrakers pub in the High Street (evenings only)

Marshalls Bakery in North Street (takeaway)

Snoopers' Bazaar in Market Place (eat in or takeaway) - Dog friendly garden

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The North Wessex Downs National Landscape includes within its 1730 sq.kms. some of the finest landscape in England, including chalk downland, river valleys, ancient woodland and historic sites, with the Vale of Pewsey at its heart.

Great West Way is a 125 mile touring route in the south of England, stretching from London to Bristol.  The Vale of Pewsey is located right in the middle of the Great West Way, and is easily accessible by rail, road and canal.

This project has been supported through the North Wessex Downs Sustainable Development Fund – for more information or to apply please visit www.nwd-landscapetrust.org.uk.

This project has been supported by the Health & Wellbeing Fund of the Pewsey Area Board at Wiltshire Council.