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North West Wiltshire Group

We are the North West 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

BOOKING FOR THIS WALK IS REQUIRED.

If you are a Ramblers member, please bring your membership card. You MUST text or ring the leader to BOOK a place. You should not join the walk unless you have received a verbal CONFIRMATION or a TEXT.

Sunday, 16 November 2025
Meeting time:
9:40 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This ramble starts from the medieval village of Lacock, known for its historic buildings and filming locations. Heading out along the tow path and farmland to the Bowood estate and lake, then heading back along country lanes.

Some steep gradients, rough terrain and almost certainly muddy areas. Please bring your lunch.

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 91855 73388
Nearest postcode:
SN15 2SA
what3words:
dignitary.feed.simulations
Meeting time:
9:40 am

For those members who are happy to car share, we meet first at the Bath Road car park in Chippenham. (“Pay and Display”). If you need a lift (suggested at 80p), please contact the walk leader.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 91663 68365
Nearest postcode:
SN15 2LQ
what3words:
depravity.stove.respect
Start time:
10:00 am

Today's walk starts from The Red Lion car park in Lacock, (free parking). Additional parking is available at the National Trust car park, which is free for NT members or £5 for the day.

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