The Pewsey Vale is an absolute gem for anyone who enjoys a country walk with spectacular views, beautiful countryside and plenty of history.  We have lots of ideas for where to go and what to see.

Please ensure you have suitable walking gear for the conditions - routes can get muddy.  All of the routes follow legal rights of way. 

We want you to enjoy your walking in the Vale of Pewsey, but please follow the basic countryside rules while walking, including closing gates, not leaving litter and keeping dogs away from livestock and game (preferably keep on a lead).  Stay on the paths, especially on arable farmland.

Remember that where you see scrubland or crop cover, ground-nesting birds such as plovers and skylarks see a perfect nesting site, particularly from March through to July so keep your distance and keep your dog on a lead.

We hope you enjoy these suggestions and ask you to respect the countryside and follow the countryside code.  Thank you!

 

Ham to Walbury Hill & Combe Gibbet Circular

Ham to Walbury Hill & Combe Gibbet Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
The Brails & Kennet & Avon Canal

The Brails & Kennet & Avon Canal

One of a series of walks created and documented by experts and enthusiasts at the Bedwyn Footpaths Group. This circular ...
Ham Hill Loop

Ham Hill Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Look before you visit!

Look before you visit!

The Pewsey Vale makes up a large part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape and the North Wessex Downs ...
Ham to Hungerford Circular

Ham to Hungerford Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Rushall & Charlton St Peter Walk

Rushall & Charlton St Peter Walk

This walk is from Natural England. These permissive footpaths provide a series of safe, off-road links between with existing Public ...
Wilcot to Pewsey Wharf

Wilcot to Pewsey Wharf

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey This linear walk is gentle, as it starts at either Pewsey Wharf or Wilcot ...
Crofton & Wilton Water

Crofton & Wilton Water

One of a series of walks created and documented by experts and enthusiasts at the Bedwyn Footpaths Group. This circular ...
Dove's Farm Extended Loop

Dove’s Farm Extended Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Rambling on Wheels at Avebury

Rambling on Wheels at Avebury

Judy Haynes, who runs No 10 B&B in Great Bedwyn, also runs the Bedwyn Footpaths Group and has been instrumental ...
Wilcot & Kennet & Avon Canal

Wilcot & Kennet & Avon Canal

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey This circular walk is a gentle walk, taking in the village of Wilcot and ...
Extended Shalbourne & Ham Manor Loop

Extended Shalbourne & Ham Manor Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Dove's Farm Loop

Dove’s Farm Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Shalbourne & Ham Manor Loop

Shalbourne & Ham Manor Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Green Drove, Pewsey White Horse, Manningford Abbots

Green Drove, Pewsey White Horse, Manningford Abbots

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey An exhilarating circular walk offering lots of variety, taking in Pewsey White Horse and ...
Pewsey Vale, Kennet & Avon Canal & the White Horse Trail

Pewsey Vale, Kennet & Avon Canal & the White Horse Trail

This is a walking route from the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. This 9 mile walk starts and ends at ...
Ham to Inkpen Circular

Ham to Inkpen Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Netheravon Airfield Circular Walk

Netheravon Airfield Circular Walk

Walking in the Avon & Bourne Valley - just south of the Vale of Pewsey A circular walk taking in ...
Insider Guide to the Upavon Walk

Insider Guide to the Upavon Walk

Using our local knowledge, enjoy some of the points of interest and diversions on our walks in the Vale of ...
Dursden Lane, Withy Drove & King's Corner

Dursden Lane, Withy Drove & King’s Corner

Walking in and around the Vale of Pewsey A circular walk taking in some of the hidden places around Pewsey, ...
Ham to Hippenscombe Circular

Ham to Hippenscombe Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Walking the White Horses

Walking the White Horses

There are 8 White Horses still visible today in Wiltshire. Carved into the chalk downland and visible for miles, two ...
Churches from Pewsey Vale to Chute Forest

Churches from Pewsey Vale to Chute Forest

Arguably some of the most beautiful villages in remote parts of the Wiltshire countryside, this trail is from the Wiltshire ...
Wilcot Village

Wilcot Village

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey This circular walk is an easy walk, taking in the history of Wilcot - ...
Woodborough, Kennet & Avon Canal, Honeystreet & Bottlesford

Woodborough, Kennet & Avon Canal, Honeystreet & Bottlesford

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey A very enjoyable walk, starting and ending at Woodborough Yard in Woodborough (to allow ...
Lidbury Camp

Lidbury Camp

Walking in the Avon & Bourne Valley - just south of the Vale of Pewsey A circular walk, taking in ...
Sunday Lunch Burn Off around Marden

Sunday Lunch Burn Off around Marden

This walk takes about 30 minutes and is ideal for a Sunday afternoon, after you've been to the pub for ...
Nordic Walking Your Way to Wellness

Nordic Walking Your Way to Wellness

The glorious scenery of the Vale of Pewsey in Wiltshire is set in the heart of the North Wessex Downs ...
Bedwyn Circular

Bedwyn Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by experts and enthusiasts at the Bedwyn Footpaths Group. This circular ...
Ham to Henley Circular

Ham to Henley Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Alton Barnes White Horse App

Alton Barnes White Horse App

An immersive audio experience on the North Wessex Downs. Discover the Alton Barnes White Horse with sonic artists and historians, ...
Guided Tours around the Vale of Pewsey

Guided Tours around the Vale of Pewsey

Short on time?  Keen to know about those 'hidden treasures'?  Really want to see places, but don't want to drive?  ...
Bruce Arms, Wootton Rivers, Kennet & Avon Canal, Pewsey, Milton Lilbourne

Bruce Arms, Wootton Rivers, Kennet & Avon Canal, Pewsey, Milton Lilbourne

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey A fascinating circular walk, with plenty of opportunities to wander off the beaten track ...
Upavon, North Newnton, Charlton St Peter & Rushall

Upavon, North Newnton, Charlton St Peter & Rushall

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey This is an exhilarating walk, taking you through all sorts of landscapes from the ...
Kennet & Avon Canal GPS Route

Kennet & Avon Canal GPS Route

This walk and cycle route is available from the GPS Walking & Cycling website. Please take care when cycling along ...
Ashley Down Loop

Ashley Down Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
The Savernake Tree Trail

The Savernake Tree Trail

A wonderful woodland walk from Visit Marlborough - including a short route for the little ones. Locate and photograph each ...
Pewsey Avon Trail

Pewsey Avon Trail

The Pewsey Avon Trail is a relatively new walking route (created in 2010) using existing rights of way from Pewsey ...
Three Downs Link

Three Downs Link

This is a walking, cycling and horse riding route from the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. This path follows bridleways ...
Explore Wiltshire - Explore Pewsey

Explore Wiltshire – Explore Pewsey

Exploring Wiltshire's rich heritage is now accessible through the Explore Wiltshire app! The Explore Wiltshire app features information about historical ...
Holloway, Roman Road & Wilton Brail

Holloway, Roman Road & Wilton Brail

One of a series of walks created and documented by experts and enthusiasts at the Bedwyn Footpaths Group. This circular ...
Hatchet Lane & Crofton

Hatchet Lane & Crofton

One of a series of walks created and documented by experts and enthusiasts at the Bedwyn Footpaths Group. This circular ...
Pewsey, Jones's Mill Nature Reserve & Kennet & Avon Canal

Pewsey, Jones’s Mill Nature Reserve & Kennet & Avon Canal

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey This circular walk is an easy walk, with plenty to see en route. Starting ...
Pewsey Downs Nature Reserve Walk and Bridleway

Pewsey Downs Nature Reserve Walk and Bridleway

This walk is from Natural England. These circular bridle paths provide the opportunity to enjoy circular rides up to the ...
Insider Guide to the Woodborough Walk

Insider Guide to the Woodborough Walk

Using our local knowledge, enjoy some of the points of interest and diversions on our walks in the Vale of ...
Treasure Hunting in the Pewsey Vale

Treasure Hunting in the Pewsey Vale

It’s a lovely way to pass the day with friends and family – tried and tested Treasure Hunting from Treasure ...
St Katharine's via Chisbury Woods

St Katharine’s via Chisbury Woods

One of a series of walks created and documented by experts and enthusiasts at the Bedwyn Footpaths Group. This circular ...
Bruce Arms, Milton Lilbourne & Easton Royal

Bruce Arms, Milton Lilbourne & Easton Royal

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey A circular walk, starting at the CAMRA Heritage pub, The Bruce Arms, and taking ...
Ham Hill

Ham Hill

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey This circular walk is a really interesting walk, with plenty of history and stunning ...
Ham to Great Bedwyn Circular

Ham to Great Bedwyn Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Pewsey Vale Leads the Way with On-Demand Buses

Pewsey Vale Leads the Way with On-Demand Buses

Situated less than one hour from central London, the Vale of Pewsey can boast the very best public transport links, ...
Kennet & Avon Canal from Devizes to Pewsey

Kennet & Avon Canal from Devizes to Pewsey

This is an article from Sean Butcher – also known as the Trail Hiker. A really informative description of the ...
Walks from the Crown & Anchor in Ham

Walks from the Crown & Anchor in Ham

This beautiful book of walks from the Crown & Anchor in Ham contains short, medium and long circular walks, all ...
Blown away by a wealth of Wiltshire treasures

Blown away by a wealth of Wiltshire treasures

The Vale of Pewsey is the ideal location to stay in when you visit Wiltshire.  Why?  Because, not only do ...
Geocaching

Geocaching

What on earth is Geocaching? It’s a giant treasure hunt taking place all over the world – and that includes ...
Easton Royal Walk

Easton Royal Walk

A lovely walk taking the beauty of the village of Easton Royal – from the Natural England website ...
Rushall Farmland Walk

Rushall Farmland Walk

This walk is from Natural England. The paths provide a circular walk with links to existing rights of way and ...
Sunset Walk at Avebury World Heritage Site

Sunset Walk at Avebury World Heritage Site

One of the joys of summer is the long days which give us plenty of time in the evening to ...
Wilton Windmill, Crofton & the Roman Road

Wilton Windmill, Crofton & the Roman Road

A beautiful circular walk that takes about an hour or so. Starting from Wilton Windmill, you take the Roman Road ...
Rail Ways in the Pewsey Vale

Rail Ways in the Pewsey Vale

You work hard, life is busy. It's time for you to take time out. Relax, unwind and let the stresses ...
Birch Copse & Bedwyn Brail

Birch Copse & Bedwyn Brail

One of a series of walks created and documented by experts and enthusiasts at the Bedwyn Footpaths Group. This circular ...
Woodland & Windmill Walk

Woodland & Windmill Walk

This circular walk is delightful! It starts and ends at The Swan Inn in Wilton and takes you up to ...
Ham to Combe Gibbet Circular

Ham to Combe Gibbet Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Pewsey Vale from the Marlborough Downs

Pewsey Vale from the Marlborough Downs

This walk from Walking Britain takes you along the southern escarpment of the Marlborough Downs, with fabulous views of the ...
Milkhouse Water, Martinsell & Giant's Grave

Milkhouse Water, Martinsell & Giant’s Grave

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey This circular walk is a more challenging route with hills, taking in the pretty ...
Top 3 Autumn Walks in the Pewsey Vale

Top 3 Autumn Walks in the Pewsey Vale

Summer may have come to an end but it’s not quite time to hibernate yet!  Autumn in the Pewsey Vale ...
The Pewsey Vale Trail

The Pewsey Vale Trail

This is a route that takes you from the centre of the village of Pewsey starting at Pewsey Heritage Centre, ...
Kepnal, Fyfield Down, Giant's Grave, Pewsey Hill, Winter's Drove

Kepnal, Fyfield Down, Giant’s Grave, Pewsey Hill, Winter’s Drove

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey Click here or on the image to download the walk to view on a ...
Wansdyke Farm Loop

Wansdyke Farm Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Ham to Wilton Circular

Ham to Wilton Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Sharing your views of the Pewsey Vale

Sharing your views of the Pewsey Vale

We are always keen to hear the views of visitors to the Pewsey Vale and so were delighted to receive this ...
Group Walking

Group Walking

With so much fabulous walking in the Vale of Pewsey and right across the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, there ...
Wonderful, not at all disappointed!

Wonderful, not at all disappointed!

‘Wonderful, not at all disappointed!’  That was the view of Marion, a recent visitor to the Bamberg Greenman Carving in Wootton Rivers ...
Alton White Horse, Stanton St Bernard, Honeystreet, The Altons

Alton White Horse, Stanton St Bernard, Honeystreet, The Altons

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey An exhilarating circular walk, visiting the Alton White Horse, Pewsey Downs National Nature Reserve, ...
Bishops Cannings, Kennet & Avon Canal & The Wansdyke

Bishops Cannings, Kennet & Avon Canal & The Wansdyke

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey A circular walk, starting at The Crown Inn in Bishops Cannings, taking in the ...
Pewsey Wharf - with the Waterfront for great food.

King Alfred’s Trail GPS Route

This walk is available from the GPS Walking & Cycling website. Take a pad and pencil with you on this ...
Upavon Walk

Upavon Walk

This walk is from Natural England. This permissive footpath links with existing Public Rights of Way and provides an attractive ...
Great Bedwyn, Crofton, Wilton & Bedwyn Brail

Great Bedwyn, Crofton, Wilton & Bedwyn Brail

Walking in and around the Vale of Pewsey This circular walk is a gentle route, taking in Wilton Windmill, Wilton ...
Mid-Wilts Way Long-Distance Walking Route

Mid-Wilts Way Long-Distance Walking Route

109 km / 68 miles Extended out to the Berkshire border, the Mid Wilts Way (MWW), researched and designed by ...
Ham to Froxfield Circular

Ham to Froxfield Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Everleigh Parish Boundary

Everleigh Parish Boundary

Walking in the Avon & Bourne Valley - just south of the Vale of Pewsey A gentle circular walk, in ...
Little Bedwyn, Monk's Lane & Chisbury

Little Bedwyn, Monk’s Lane & Chisbury

One of a series of walks created and documented by experts and enthusiasts at the Bedwyn Footpaths Group. From the ...
Four Farms Loop

Four Farms Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Manor, Wansdyke & Doves Farm Loop

Manor, Wansdyke & Doves Farm Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Ham Manor, Manor Farm & Wansdyke Farm Loop

Ham Manor, Manor Farm & Wansdyke Farm Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Ham to Buttermere Bottom Circular

Ham to Buttermere Bottom Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Old Rectory Loop

Old Rectory Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
National Grid Work This Year

National Grid Work This Year

As of October 2024, the work has now been completed and closure notices have been removed. During 2024 National Grid ...
Ham to Kintbury Circular

Ham to Kintbury Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Wilton Windmill & Crofton Beam Engines

Wilton Windmill & Crofton Beam Engines

Walking in and around the Vale of Pewsey This circular walk is a beautiful route, taking in Wilton Windmill, Wilton ...
The Bedwyns, Wilton Windmill & Crofton Circular Walk

The Bedwyns, Wilton Windmill & Crofton Circular Walk

A walk from Camping in the Forest which takes in a bit of everything – forest, canal, villages and heritage sites ...
Ham Manor & Manor Farm Loop

Ham Manor & Manor Farm Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Spectacular Views with Hedley Thorne

Spectacular Views with Hedley Thorne

Walker and video-maker, Hedley Thorne, takes us on a journey across the Pewsey Downs in this fabulous video recently released ...
Grand Avenue in Savernake Forest

Grand Avenue in Savernake Forest

This ancient woodland is spectacular at any time of the year. This walk (from Camping in the Forest) follows part ...
Alton Barnes White Horse

Alton Barnes White Horse

This is a walking route from Britain Express. This walk starts and ends at The Barge Inn on the Kennet ...
Wootton Rivers, Kennet & Avon Canal & Mud Lane

Wootton Rivers, Kennet & Avon Canal & Mud Lane

Walking in the Vale of Pewsey This circular walk starts at Wootton Rivers Village Hall and takes in the pretty ...
Gopher Wood & the Pewsey Downs Walk and Bridleway

Gopher Wood & the Pewsey Downs Walk and Bridleway

This walk is from Natural England. Manor Farm is being managed under the Environmental Stewardship Scheme to maintain and enhance ...
Ham to Vernham Dean Circular

Ham to Vernham Dean Circular

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Prosperous Farm Loop

Prosperous Farm Loop

One of a series of walks created and documented by Ron Forbes which all start and end at the Crown ...
Little Bedwyn & Burridge Heath

Little Bedwyn & Burridge Heath

One of a series of walks created and documented by experts and enthusiasts at the Bedwyn Footpaths Group. This circular ...
Walks with children ..... and buggies!

Walks with children ….. and buggies!

The Walk With Buggies website is dedicated to providing free information on routes that are suitable for parents with buggies ...
Insider Guide to the Bruce Arms, Wootton Rivers Walk

Insider Guide to the Bruce Arms, Wootton Rivers Walk

Using our local knowledge, enjoy some of the points of interest and diversions on our walks in the Vale of ...