2nd Tuesday
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Leader: Steven Phelps
The Trail Walker group, usually meet every second Tuesday of the month aiming to complete long distance trails in bite size chunks of less than 10 miles. There is some flexibility with timing to ensure as many people as possible can experience the sense of achievement in completing a full trail walk. Members share transport so there is no need to retrace our steps.
There is a surprisingly wide selection of trails which pass through or close by Wiltshire’s beautiful terrain and varied scenery. Many of the trails have historical significance following roman roads, trading routes, canals and archaeological sites. The group maintain a comprehensive list of trails within or passing close by Wiltshire, both as a record of past achievements and for future consideration. We take particular care to walk at a comfortable pace for everyone with regular breaks – So that we all enjoy the trail walking experience.
Since the beginning of 2024 the trail group has completed two trails, the Stour Valley Way winding through Dorset following the river from its source at Stourhead in Wiltshire to the finish at Hengistbury Head overlooking Christchurch Harbour, a distance of some 61 miles. The group has travelled further afield over the summer to complete the Coleridge Way which winds is way along the North Devon and Somerset coast from Nether Stowey to the Valley of Rocks at Lynton. The trail passes through the beautiful and varied landscapes which inspired the poet.
Our program for the rest of the year will follow the Lambourn Valley Way from Uffington Castle in Oxfordshire to Donnington Castle in W.Berkshire.

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