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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.

Saturday, 4 April 2026
Meeting time:
9:40 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
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, some muddy terrain possible.

 Please bring your lunch.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 91845 73376
Nearest postcode:
SN15 2SA
what3words:
mural.resting.stages
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”). Lifts are suggested at £0.80. Contact walk leader Pamela to reserve your place on this walk and to tell her if you are going direct or require car share.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 91667 68374
Nearest postcode:
SN15 2LQ
what3words:
parties.irritable.nudge
Start time:
10:00 am

Today's walk starts from The Red Lion car park, Lacock,(free parking). Additional parking is available at the National Trust car park, which is free for NT members or £5 for the day. O/S Explorer 156.

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