We are the West Wiltshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Chris B
We will leave Calne on field footpaths entering into the Bowood estate. Following the undulating public footpath we will cross the head of the lake with Bowood House in the distance. Then alongside the golf course into Derry Hill.
Following Old Road we will walk down to the very busy and fast A4. Using the pavements we will gingerly cross the A4 twice before entering the footpath along the former Chippenham to Calne railway line. Here we will find what is left of Black Dog Halt railway Station. It use to be the private stop for the Marquess of Lansdowne.
The footpath will take us into Castle Park where there is a very small section of the Wilts & Berks canal spur which ran into Calne.
Then back to the car park.
This walk is predominantly on good well maintained footpaths some of which will be muddy after rain.
One main hill and that is down the A4.
Two stiles, one NOT suitable for BIG dogs.
Bring a snack, a drink and something to sit on for one stop.
Due to unpredictable weather please check your emails before leaving home in case the walk has had to be cancelled.
Please email the walk leader to book a place.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US USING THE EMAIL BUTTON ABOVE
Church Street Car Park, Calne. Wilts Council shows the post code as SN11 0EN but mapping says SN11 0SQ. Vehicle access to the car park is via Carnegie Mews on the A4 W3W clearing.tester.universes. This is very easy to miss so suggest a pre check on Google Street view. Parking is £2.60 for four hours.
