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Sun 19 June 2016 - 11 miles/17.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN8 1QG TAN HILL & SURROUNDING UPLAND FROM OVERTON HILL Undulating walk over open downland with spectacular views. Meet at Overton Hill car park signed Ridgeway and Sanctuary from A4. Bring lunch. Contact: 01373 864598

Wed 22 June 2016 - 8 miles/12.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN14 7DS BIDDESTONE, COLERNE & SLAUGHTERFORD Some steep climbs. Meet at St Nicholas church Biddestone and park considerately in the village. Bring lunch. Contact: 01249 730538 or 07941 821 284

Sun 26 June 2016 - 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00 CHERHILL, COMPTON HILL & ROACH WOOD Meet at Smallgrain car park, 4 miles NNE of Devizes. Bring lunch. Contact: 01380 830919

Wed 29 June 2016 - 8 miles/12.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:15: SN14 8HY DYRHAM & DOYNTON Meet at Dyrham car park (free - but if you are NT member please bring membership card). Gates open at 10:00. Bring lunch. Contact: 01373 830349 or 07986 133 311

Sun 3 July 2016 - 12.5 miles/20.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP5 3ED SOUTH OF ALDERBURY/WHADDON NR SALISBURY Downland and riverside walk, passes by Trafalgar House, crosses the nearby weir before joining Avon Valley Path to Downton, continuing to Whaddon. Meet near shop and post office at far end of Whaddon. Take A36 Southampton road from Salisbury and turn right for Alderbury at start of dual carriageway. Bring lunch. Contact: 01722 332433 or 07548 116 043 & 07857 390 318

Wed 6 July 2016 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA11 6SH BECKINGTON - RUDGE Beckington, Rode Farm, Rudge and Limerick Farm. Meet in Beckington on old A36, opposite recreation ground. Bring lunch. Contact: 01225 700074

Wed 6 July 2016 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: BA15 2JB AMBLE RAMBLE - WINSLEY WALKABOUT Meet at Hartley Farm car park. Bring snack. Contact: 01225 862427 or 07761 941 410

Sun 10 July 2016 - 9 miles/14.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP3 5RZ ALL THE FONTHILLS & RIDGE Walk through field paths, quiet lanes and woods around the lake. Meet in lay-by by the lake at Fonthill Park. Car share where possible. Bring lunch. Contact: 01373 864598

Tue 12 July 2016 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Leisurely. Starts at 18:00: SN10 1SJ EVENING AMBLE RAMBLE - BULKINGTON & AROUND Paths south of Bulkington. Meet on road near The Well pub. End the walk in the pub. Contact: 01225 762795 or 07743 661 996

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Wed 13 July 2016 - 12.5 miles/20.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA2 8QB WELLOW & RADSTOCK Wellow, Shoscombe, Radstock, Stony Littleton Long Barrow. Meet at Old Station car park, Wellow. Bring lunch. Contact: 01373 825265 or 07821 760 042

Wed 13 July 2016 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate Starts at 10:00: BA4 4QP CRANMORE & THE EAST MENDIP WAY From Cranmore across fields to Chelynch then follow the East Mendip Way to Cranmore Tower. Several stiles, one hill. Meet at East Somerset Railway car park, Cranmore. Opportunity to go for a ride on the train after the walk. Bring snack. Cafeteria open at station for refreshments/lunch at end of walk. Contact: 01373 473014 or 07913 051 442

Sun 17 July 2016 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP3 6RR CASTLES & HILLS OF SOUTH A varied walk taking in Old and New Wardour castles, woods, lakes and a climb up onto the downs of . Mainly on good tracks or quiet roads, one steep ascent and descent. Meet at Old Wardour castle, free parking, signposted half way along minor road between and Tisbury. Car share if possible. Bring lunch. Contact: 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Wed 20 July 2016 - 14.5 miles/23.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP3 6DJ GREAT RIDGE & VILLAGES Hindon, , Chilmark, Great Ridge and High Pertwood. Meet outside Hindon church. Park in village. Bring lunch. Contact: 01373 825265 or 07821 760 042

Wed 20 July 2016 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA2 5RZ SOUTHSTOKE & COMBE HAY Walk from edge of Combe Down to Southstoke and Combe Hay via footpaths and quiet lanes. Return via Southstoke Millennium monument and the Wansdyke to Combe Down. Hilly, with great views and a short stretch of watery tunnel. Meet and park at Southstoke Road, Combe Down near Cross Keys Inn. Bring snack. Contact: 01225 834830 or 07707 418 944

Sun 24 July 2016 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN8 1RF AVEBURY & MARLBOROUGH DOWNS Meet at National Trust car park, Avebury. Free parking for NT and English Heritage members - non members £7 per day. Suggest car sharing with members. Bring lunch. Contact: 07714 237 035 or 01249 323821

Wed 27 July 2016 - 7 miles/11.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA14 6AY & Meet by church in West Ashton and park considerately in village. Sorry but no dogs. Bring lunch. Contact: 01373 670378

Sun 31 July 2016 - 14 miles/22.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN10 5TY AROUND ERLESTOKE The Park in Erlestoke, , Stoke Hill, Little Cheverell, Worton and Marston. Meet and park near Holy Saviour Church, The Park, Erlestoke. Bring lunch. Contact: 01380 726 779 or 07872 104 672

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Wed 3 August 2016 - 8 miles/12.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN10 2LA BISHOPS CANNINGS & WANSDYKE Bishops Cannings, Kennet and Avon Canal, Wansdyke - lovely views. Meet outside school in Bishops Cannings and park outside school or village hall car park. Bring lunch. Contact: 01380 726 779 or 07872 104 672

Wed 3 August 2016 - 4 miles/6.4 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: SN13 0BZ AMBLE RAMBLE - AROUND CORSHAM Farm and parkland around Corsham Court. Meet at St Bart's church, Corsham. Bring snack. Contact: 01249 730538 or 07941 821 284

Sun 7 August 2016 - 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00 MERE, DOWNS & STOURHEAD Spectacular open access downland above Mere, White Sheet Hill, Stourhead, Gasper, and Lower Zeals. Meet at Salisbury Street car park, Mere (free). Bring lunch. Contact: 01722 332433 or 07548 116 043 & 07857 390 318

Wed 10 August 2016 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00 ROUNDWAY HILL & OLIVER'S CASTLE Meet at Plantation car park by the Devizes Millennium White Horse on Roundway Hill. Bring snack. Contact: 01380 831385 or 07870 768 707

Wed 10 August 2016 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN9 6EE THE GREAT STONES WAY - STAGE 2 (OF 4) Stage 2 - from Knap Hill to Casterley Camp. Walk the Marlborough Downs, with wonderful views across the Vale of Pewsey, through pretty villages to ancient hill fort on edge of . Linear walk so please arrive with space for passengers as we car share to start of walk. Meet at Casterley Camp car park. Bring lunch. Contact: 01380 828949 or 07855 075 780 & 07501 424 744

Wed 17 August 2016 - 4.5 miles/7.2 km – Leisurely. Starts at 10:00: BA14 6RX AMBLE RAMBLE - HOLT Fields and lanes via The Chalfields. Meet at Holt village hall and please park considerately in the village. Bring snack. Contact: 01249 730538 or 07941 821 284

Wed 17 August 2016 - 8 miles/12.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN4 9NR HACKPEN HILL & THE RIDGEWAY A downland walk with magnificent views along the ancient Ridgeway near Avebury Stone Circle. Easy walking - no stiles. Meet at car park where Marlborough - Wootton Bassett road crosses the Ridgeway at Hackpen Hill. Bring lunch.

Contact: 07967 635 678

Sun 21 August 2016 - 8 miles/12.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 6DT MERE, WHITE SHEET HILL & MERE DOWN Meet at Salisbury Road car park, Mere. Bring lunch. Contact: 01380 831385 or 07870 768 707

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Wed 24 August 2016 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 0EF WYLYE VALLEY VILLAGES Visiting , Corton, and , mainly on good footpaths but a little on quiet roads. Brisk climb up (and down!) Corton Hill. Possibility of seeing llamas and ginger pigs. Meet at Heytesbury church. Park considerately in village. Bring snack. Contact: 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Saturday 27 August (Holiday Weekend) 5 miles Wessex Wanderer - Rail Walk – linear – Avoncliff, Murhill and Winsley to Bradford on Avon. See leaflet for times of trains or contact leader – 01225 866671

Sun 28 August 2016 - 9.5 miles/15.3 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA11 6SH BECKINGTON - BROKERSWOOD Beckington, Standerwick, Rudge, Norris Hill Farm, Stourton Bushes, Standerwick. Meet in Beckington - old A36, opposite recreation ground. Bring lunch. Contact: 01225 700074

Tuesday 30 August - 9 miles Wessex Wanderer - Rail Walk – circular – Westbury, Upton Scudamore and Imber Range path. See leaflet for times of trains or contact leader – 07791 492 224

Wed 31 August 2016 - 5 miles/8.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA13 3SF WESTBURY LEIGH, UPTON SCUDAMORE & UPTON COW DOWN Lanes, tracks and fields, one steep climb but good views. Meet at Westbury Leigh car park, 200 yards west of the Hollies Inn on opposite side of the road. Bring snack. Contact: 07963 747 663

Wed 31 August 2016 - 11.5 miles/18.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SP3 4LY STEEPLE LANGFORD Hanging Langford, Grovely Wood, & Dinton. Meet on old A36 above Rainbow PH, Steeple Langford. Bring lunch. Contact: 01722 332433 or 07548 116 043 & 07857 390 318

Sun 4 September 2016 - 13 miles/20.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 0AD CLEARWOOD & MILL Meet on old A350 at Upton Scudamore. Bring lunch. Contact: 01380 830919

Tue 6 September 2016 - 3.5 miles/5.6 km – Easy. Starts at 14:15: SN15 2LG 'WALK ABOUT' LACOCK Lacock village and around. Meet at Lacock NT car park (free for NT members). Bring drink. Contact: 01225 700074

Tue 6 September 2016 - 3.5 miles/5.6 km – Easy. Starts at 14:15: BA13 4TA 'WALK ABOUT' WESTBURY HILLS Paths on Westbury Hills. Meet at Westbury White Horse car park. Bring drink. Contact: 01225 710139 or 07944 351 151

Wed 7 September 2016 - 8 miles/12.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00 STRATFORD, LOWER WOODFORD & OLD SARUM Walk along Woodford Valley, some road walking, return along a good footpath with ups and downs. Meet at Stratford Road, Salisbury, opposite bottom entrance to playing field. Bring lunch. Contact: 01373 859640 or 07790 562 845

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Fri 9 September 2016 - 3.5 miles/5.6 km – Easy. Starts at 14:15: BA14 0EF 'WALK ABOUT' SOUTHWICK Upper Studley, Wingfield and Southwick Country Park. Meet Southwick Country Park. Bring drink. Contact: 01225 762795 or 07743 661 996

Sun 11 September 2016 - 9 miles/14.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA2 8PY WELLOW, COMBE HAY & SOUTHSTOKE Hills and good views. Meet at old railway station car park, Wellow. Bring lunch. Contact: 01373 826264 or 07714 846 225

Wed 14 September 2016 - 7.5 miles/12.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN11 9QY DERRY HILL, CALNE & BOWOOD Disused Calne railway and Bowood Estate. Meet at Derry Hill village hall (off Church Road). Bring lunch. Contact: 01249 730538 or 07941 821 284

Wednesday 14 September - 5 or 10 miles Wessex Wanderer - Rail Walk – linear – following the Frome and Limpley Stoke Valleys to Bath Spa. By arrangement with the leader, walkers may leave at Freshford after 5 miles. See leaflet for times of trains or contact leader – 0117 968 4140

Sun 18 September 2016 10:00 - 11 miles/17.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA1 7SW BATHFORD TO SALTFORD Linear walk via Bannerdown, Upper Swainswick, Lansdown, and Kelton. Meet outside Bathford PO, park considerately in surrounding streets. Return by bus to Bath and then another bus to Bathford. Bring lunch. Contact: 01179 442 078

Wed 21 September 2016 - 6.5 miles/10.5 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 7DG Longbridge Deverill, Southleigh Woods, . Meet at The George Inn, Longbridge Deverill. Park at far end of the pub car park and double park. Bring snack. Contact: 07969 790 216

Sun 25 September 2016 - 10.5 miles/16.9 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA11 3QE A CIRCUIT OF THE QUARRIES Via Leigh upon Mendip and Whatley. Meet along the verge at Mells Green. Bring lunch. Contact: 01225 862427 or 07761 941 410

Wed 28 September 2016 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA14 6JT Semington and Great Hinton. Meet on old A350 at Semington. Bring snack. Contact: 01225 762795 or 07743 661 996

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Wed 5 October 2016 - 5.5 miles/8.8 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: BA12 0SJ EXPLORING GREAT RIDGE WOODS A walk exploring part of the ancient Great Ridge Woods, belonging to the old Beckford estate and one of the most extensive mixed woodlands in the South of . Climb up to the woods, walk along Grim's ditch and the old Roman road, keeping a lookout for wildlife. Meet and park by entrance to High Grove Cottage, Great Bottom. Where the minor road between and Stockton crosses the railway take the no through road, running south, and drive 2 kms to the extreme end. Very limited parking so please car share. Bring snack. Contact: 01985 219952 or 07814 156 664

Sun 9 October 2016 - 10 miles/16.1 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN10 2LP OLIVER'S CASTLE & MORGAN’S HILL To Oliver's Castle, through Roundway Hill Covert, Leipzig Plantation and Morgan's Hill. Meet at Smallgrain car park between Calne and Devizes. Bring lunch. Contact: 01225 710139 or 07944 351 151

Wed 12 October 2016 - 6 miles/9.7 km – Moderate. Starts at 10:00: SN15 2EH CHITTOE, BROMHAM & WESTBROOK Meet at the corner of cul-de-sac near Manor Farm, Chittoe Heath. Bring snack. Contact: 01225 862427 or 07761 941 410

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