Hikes & Walks in Wiltshire

Take a stroll around the perimeter of the well-known lake in Stourhead to observe the area's finest garden, as well as the trees' and flowers' changing hues throughout the year. On the Stourhead Estate, avid hikers will appreciate broader paths.

Walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal, a remarkable watery resting place with lovely surroundings of the canal to be enjoyed at your own pace.  Cycling, and renting a canoe or barge are also activities available to do here, and there is also an abundance of animals, excellent fishing, and excellent bars nearby. Take a walk that combines natural beauty with Georgian engineering from Bradford-on-Avon to Bath to honour the canal.

Wiltshire is traversed by the Wessex Ridgeway, a long-distance walking route. The Wessex Ridgeway connects Lyme Regis on the Dorset coast to Marlborough in Wiltshire. It is the southernmost point of the Greater Ridgeway walk, which connects the beaches of Dorset and Norfolk by way of the Ridgeway, the Icknield Way, and the Peddar's Way.  Travelling through a variety of landscapes, including the ancient ruins of Avebury, Salisbury Plain's breathtaking desolation, Cranborne Chase's rolling hills, and the steep-sided Dorset hills and downs.

Travel up to the Westbury White Horse for some breathtaking views of West Wiltshire. In addition to Wiltshire's oldest still-standing White Horse, Bratton Hill offers a view of the ancient Iron Age hill fort of Bratton Camp. You may go on a number of hikes in the region, including a portion of the Imber Perimeter Walk.

The town of Malmesbury is circled by the River Avon. From the Malmesbury Information Centre pick up a guide to the river walks that you can do around the town. Pass Abbey House Gardens, St Aldhem’s Mead and take in views of this spectacular hilltop town.

The Avebury henge and stone circles are only a small portion of this breathtaking terrain, and it is definitely worth visiting the places mentioned below not only for their picturesque settings but also to gain a deeper knowledge of the significance of this vital site for humankind.

The panorama from Cley Hill's summit is breathtaking. While most tourists' initial inclination is to climb to the summit, take some time to explore the lower slopes on the west and north sides. Here, you may watch yellowhammer darting through the hedgerows and buzzards, kestrels, and the rare hobby flying over the hillfort ramparts.