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Wiltshire & Berkshire Itineraries

With so much to do here on the Great West Way, it can sometimes be overwhelming! Our brand new itineraries help make it easier to plan your adventure, by giving you day-by-day schedules alongside helpful tips for exploring the Great West Way route as it passes through North Wiltshire and Berkshire. And there's something for everyone - from fans of the great outdoors to cinema lovers. Travel by train, horseback or canal. Step back in time amidst ancient monuments. Explore quaint villages and picturesque towns. Walk Britain's oldest road. Sample fine food and fine views. LEADER EU logo

A Guide to English Landscapes

Get an insight into an English art form on a 3-day self-drive tour of the Great West Way visiting several genius landscapes created by some of the country’s greatest outdoor architects.
A Guide to Food and Drink

Discover the best local fare at farmshops and local markets, and sample first class food at a variety of eateries, from Michelin-starred restaurants to gastropubs serving lamb reared on the chalk downs.
A Guide to Bradford on Avon

Enjoy an easy-going short break in and around the historic market town of Bradford on Avon – with its medieval cottages, converted cloth mills, independent shops, country pubs, and miles of walking and cycling trails.
A Guide to the Stars of the Screen

Step into a favourite movie or TV drama along the Great West Way – home to some of Britain’s most striking film locations, including Downton Abbey, Harry Potter’s Hogwarts school and the 18th-Century streets of Poldark.
A Guide to Canal Boating

Enjoy life cruising in the slow lane on a week-long canal boat break along the historic Kennet & Avon Canal.
A Guide to Walking in the North Wessex Downs

Enjoy the fabulous views on a hiking break on the Ridgeway national foot trail. Used since prehistoric times, the Ridgeway is effectively Britain’s oldest road, passing through the north of the glorious North Wessex Downs.
A Guide to Ancient Wonders

Explore some of the most beguiling sites of the Great West Way, from the vast monoliths of Stonehenge to lesser-known hillforts like Barbury, Oldbury and Oliver’s castles, dotted along the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road.
A Guide to English Gardens

Spend three days on a trail around some of England’s most compelling gardens and green spaces, from the ancient and bountiful Malmesbury Abbey House Gardens to the grand landscapes and labyrinths of Longleat.
A Guide to Fine Food and Drink

The Great West Way presents a wealth of epicurean experiences from vineyards and breweries to welcoming pubs that celebrate the richness of produce in the region. Discover where to go in this ambrosial area.
A Guide to Horse-Riding and Racehorses

Go horse-riding across some of England’s most striking landscapes; admire horses in training and at a leading racecourse; and mingle with racing enthusiasts at wonderful pubs in the heart of this glorious horse country.
A Guide to Walking in North West Wiltshire

Discover mellow landscapes and some of England’s prettiest villages and little towns on a walking break in North West Wiltshire, based at Corsham and the old market town of Devizes.
A Guide to Towns Connected by Public Transport

The Great West Way is superbly well connected by public transport. Explore Newbury, Hungerford and Marlborough – all have intriguing streets, independent shops, quality pubs and cafes, and easy-to-reach countryside.
A Guide to Town and Country

Discover the fine array of handsome old market towns within easy reach of bucolic countryside on the Great West Way. From Newbury to Malmesbury, take a short break combining these historic venues with nearby rural escapes.
A Guide to Cycling Breaks from Bradford on Avon

Enjoy an easy-going short break in and around the historic market town of Bradford on Avon – with its medieval cottages, converted cloth mills, independent shops, country pubs, and miles of walking and cycling trails.
A Guide to Walking on Salisbury Plain

Discover the serenely unspoilt areas of Salisbury Plain and wonderful panoramas on one of the most intriguing footpaths in the south of England - the Imber Range Perimeter Path, rich in rare plants and wildlife.

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