Learn to Nordic Walk Course
2025-06-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Monkton Park, Chippenham
A two session Beginners Nordic Walking Course, Saturday 7th & 14th June. 10.30am-12pm, £30 including pole hire. Monkton Park, Chippenham. Come and try Nordic Walking with Tash from Nordic Nomads, you’ll learn the basic technique of this whole-body enhanced walking sport and find out how it will impact your health, well-being and fitness!

Corsham Walking Festival
2025-06-13 10:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Corsham Walking Festival 13th -15th June 2025
Visit this historic Wiltshire market town on the fringe of the Cotswolds National Landscape on this our 11th Walking Festival, that shows the very best that North West Wiltshire has to offer.
Our popular Walking Festival will have nineteen walks exploring the local and surrounding picturesque towns, villages, and countryside.
Walk themes capture the industrial and rural heritage of the area including Neston Estate, Hidden Quarries, Historic Mills of the By Brook, Ancient Parishes, and Manor Houses. Plus, a wildflower and wildlife walk and one ‘All About Trees’.
Longer routes include the Pretty Village of North West Wiltshire, Biddestone, Castle Combe, Colerne and Box. Whilst further afield we visit Monkton Farleigh and the tower at Browne’s Folly.
There is also an opportunity to get out and about trying your hand at Nordic Walking.
There are walks for all abilities and interests.
For more up to date information on our Festival and other walking related topics in our area, please visit www.corshamwalkingfestival.org.uk
Or connect via our FaceBook Page

Corsham Walking Festival
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15
Find out more: corshamwalkingfestival.org.uk

Town Walks with Chippenham Museum
2025-06-07 14:00 - 14:40, 2025-05-22 19:00 - 19:40, 2025-05-10 14:00 - 14:40 | The Buttercross, Market Place, Chippenham
Curious about Chippenham’s past? Our free guided walks are back for 2025 and bookings are now open!🚶
Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team on select Thursdays and Saturdays from May to September for a 40-minute journey through the town’s rich history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day.
Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. Arrive 5-10 minutes before to allow for a prompt start.
Walks are free, but booking is essential 👉 bit.ly/TownWalks
Saturdays at 2pm:
10 May, 7 June, 12 July, 9 August & 13 September
Thursdays at 7pm:
22 May, 26 June, 24 July, 21 August & 25 September
Time to lace up your walking shoes and discover the rich history Chippenham has to offer! 👟‍🗺️

Town Walks
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 and 4 more dates | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Saturdays and Thursdays
Free, booking essential via Eventbrite
Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome.
Our walks are free to enjoy but booking is essential as places are limited.
Saturdays at 2pm:
11 May, 8 June, 13 July,
10 & 24 August, 14 September
Thursdays at 7pm:
23 May, 20 June, 25 July,
15 & 29 August, 19 September

A Walk to Remember
2024-06-08 | Bowood House and Gardens, Bowood Estate, near Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 N9F
Seven-mile charity walk for Alzheimer’s Support and a great day out for the whole family!
Pull on your walking boots and take part in A Walk to Remember on Saturday 8th June.
It’s a circular seven-miles through some of North Wiltshire’s loveliest countryside starting and finishing at Bowood Estate at the kind permission of the charity’s patron Lady Lansdowne.
The day starts with bacon or veggie butties then, after a fun group warm-up, we head out into the beautiful north Wiltshire countryside. Everyone walks at their own pace. You can walk with others, stride ahead or do your own thing. There are plenty of great views and scenic places to stop for a picnic along the way. And marshals will be on hand to make sure you find your way.
Back at the estate, our post-walk celebrations include medals for all the finishers, commemorative photos, plenty of tea and cake and chance to relax with other walkers.
Please sign up and join us in June – you’ll have a great day out and be walking for dementia with every step.

Walk Maud Heath's Causeway with Get Wiltshire Walking
2024-05-17 09:30 - 14:30 | Langley Road, Langley Road, Chippenham
The walk is going to be led by the experienced team from Get Wiltshire Walking and there are three different walk lengths.
Everyone will meet at 9.30am on the corner of Langley Road and Foundry Lane in Chippenham, where the stone marks the end of Maud Heath’s Causeway.
The shortest walk will stop at Langley Burrell Village Hall and return to the start point. This is approximately 3 miles long.
The second walk will go all the way to the Moravian Church in East Tytherton and back to Chippenham. This is approximately 7.5 miles long.
Finally, the longest walk will go all the way to the start of the causeway at the top of Wick Hill and back into Chippenham. This walk is just shy of 10 miles.
There will be tea, coffee, cake and toilets at Langley Burrell Village Hall and The Moravian Church in East Tytherton* (*Whilst the Moravian Church does not have a public toilet, for walkers who are desperate the Minister has said they can use hers).
Please make sure you wear appropriate clothing for the weather (we will update you nearer the time) and shoes for walking. Bring water and a packed lunch if you are taking part in the longer walks.
This walk is free to attend but please book your place in advance by emailing:- emily@yesterdaysstory.co.uk

'Whatever the weather' wildlife wander
2023-12-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Town Bridge, Chippenham Town Bridge, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EX, United Kingdom
Friendly BOXING DAY walk organised by Chippenham Collective (registered charity 1203080). A gentle, mainly flat, route around Monkton Park and surrounds, with a wildlife expert on hand to identify any wildlife sightings.
All welcome, particularly anyone on their own and those needing a break from family or TV.
No pressure to complete the whole walk and no charge to join us.
Dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you have them. Expect a bit of mud.
Meet at Town Bridge, Chippenham – look out for the grey and white umbrella.

Wessex Water & Wildlife Walk
2023-10-26 09:30
Join us for a free Wessex Water & Wildlife Walk. Enjoy a talk from Ivy Wildlife Gardens and discover the Bore Hole for Chippenham with a walk along the river to the Chippenham Millennium Wall.

Kids Wessex Water & Wildlife Walk
2023-10-25 09:30 | Chippenham Community Hub
Bring your children along for a free walk and talk with a little quiz and enjoy the guided tour at Ivy Wildlife Gardens.

Heritage Open Days: Chippenham's Heritage Quarter
2023-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Unwrap Chippenham’s creativity and explore Chippenham’s Heritage Quarter for Heritage Open Days!
With a range of open doors, tours, walks, art exhibitions & street performances to enjoy. For a full programme of events visit our website or drop into the museum.
All events are free but some require pre-booking. Please visit our website or view our programme for more details.

Ramblers Walks
2023-06-25
Our weekly Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles. We offer the option of meeting in Chippenham so that we can car share to the start of the walk and give members without cars a lift. This enables us to take as few cars as possible.
We extend a warm welcome to all new walkers, visitors and guests. Why not try us for a few weeks without any commitment. If you like what you see, then you are more than welcome to join us.
The Ramblers annual membership fee amounts to less than 75p per week. As well as helping to protect the natural beauty of the British countryside, you will also be part of a nationwide walking club.
Find out more on our website – https://www.wiltsswindonramblers.org.uk/index.php/chippenham-ramblers
You can also find and join our group on Facebook – North West Wiltshire Ramblers

Walk of Life 2023
2023-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Kennet and Avon Canal
Join RUHX for our annual Walk of Life, along the beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal on Saturday 20 May. Whether you opt for the full 26.2mile walk or decide the 10 mile walk is more up your street, there is a way to get moving for everyone.
Enjoy a delicious free lunchtime BBQ, a selection of tasty treats dotted along the route, a festival finish, and a chance to meet likeminded individuals – this is more than just a walk, it is a chance to make a real difference.
Sign up today and do your bit for your community, whilst raising valuable funds for the RUH, because together, we can do more.

Town Walks
2023-05-13 14:00 - 14:40 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join Chippenham Museum for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day.
This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors. These walks take place at 2pm on selected Saturdays from May-September. Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place.
Booking is essential as places are limited. Families are welcome, please book a place for all adults and accompanied under 18s attending, using the Eventbrite link below.

Nordic Walking Beginners Course
2023-01-07 14:00 | Westmead Open Space, Pewsham Way, Pewsham, Chippenham, SN15 3GW
A short course of 3 weekly sessions to teach you the fundamentals and techniques of British Nordic Walking using the INWA Ten Steps Programme. After which you’ll be able to book and join us on any of our weekly Nordic Walks.
Each session will start at 2pm and last between 60 and 75 minutes and We’ll meet at Westmead Open Space Car Park, Pewsham Way, Pewsham, Chippenham SN15 3GW
Pole hire is included and the course fee is £30
Course Dates: Saturday 7th, 14th and 21st January 2023

An Avon Ginko
2022-08-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Town Bridge, Chippenham Town Bridge, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EX, United Kingdom
A walking, watching, writing, short poetry experience!
A “ginko” is a traditional activity in Japan, and is the term for going on a walk, in a group, specifically to write poetry.
Come and write short poems with us, on a walk along the Chippenham Avon and its environs. There’ll be plenty of time to stop, stare, and take notes along a maximum of 2.5 miles distance. We’ll then sit down outside (under outside cover according to weather) to finish three-line Japanese-style “haiku”, or other short poems. A hot or cold drink will be included in the ticket price. At all points there will be plenty of one-to-one guidance, from published poets and experienced tutors Alan Summers and Karen Hoy of Call of the Page.
Seasons are important in Japanese poetry. We will be leading a summer, autumn, winter, and spring walking writing workshop. You can book for the first one, a summer ginko, below. Anticipate dragonflies, swans, lily pads, and willow trees.
Date: Saturday August 13th 2022
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
We start and end at Chippenham Town Bridge (less than 5 minutes walk from Chippenham station, and car parks). The bridge postcode is SN15 1EX.
Maximum group size: 10
Tickets: £38 full price, including a hot or cold drink. An early bird rate of £34 applies until Sunday 7th August 2022.
Bursaries: We have a free bursary place and a half-price place on each ginko. Please contact us for details of qualifying for these. As well as affordability and income level we take into consideration social benefit, for instance if you are bereaved, or are requiring “social prescribing”.
Find out more –
https://www.callofthepage.org/events/avon-ginko-workshops/
