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Mid Wiltshire Group

We are the Mid Wiltshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The walk starts from the village of Wilcot and after crossing the Kennet and Avon canal, uses field paths to reach the pretty village of Oare and its grand mansion.  From here we cross the park and ascend, very steeply, to the top of the downs.  From here we walk along the top of the downs, with lovely views and descend gradually on a wooded track to Oare Church.  This track can be slippery.  After a brief visit to the Church, we will take a permissive path running below the downs, and then return to Wilcot using field paths.   Refreshments are available at the Honeystreet Mill a couple of miles away.

Expect stiles and some mud.  Poles may be helpful.  There may be livestock en route.

Bring refreshments for one stop.  We will be back for lunch.

Thursday, 27 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

You must book with the leader in the week preceding. Text preferred. You are not confirmed until you get a reply. Dogs are at the leader's discretion.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 14203 61225
Nearest postcode:
SN9 5NS
what3words:
impulsive.chapters.driven
Start time:
10:00 am

Roadside parking in Wilcot adjacent to the Green. Nearest postcode SN9 5NS

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking