Where the Cotswolds National Landscape (CNL) meets the Wiltshire Downs can best describe the delightful area in which the North West Wiltshire group regularly walk.
Chippenham (at the heart of our area) was founded over 1000 years ago and was the royal hunting lodge for Alfred the Great from where he pursued his fight against the invading Danes.
In the Middle Ages corn mills made way for the prosperous wool trade and famous cheese market. The town flourished on the stagecoach route between Bristol and London and with the coming of the Great Western Railway. West of Chippenham are the exquisite “picture postcard” villages of Castle Combe and Biddestone, complete with village green and duck pond. To the south is the National Trust-owned village of Lacock.
Our Sunday walks alternate between ‘strolls’ of less than 5 miles to longer walks over 8 miles; so, something in the programme for everyone.
We meet 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 just over 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.
Please visit our website for more information: https://www.wiltsswindonramblers.org.uk/index.php/chippenham-ramblers
The Group also has a very active Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/northwestwiltshireramblers
