A linear walk following the meandering By Brook valley down towards Box followed by a guided tour of Jamie’s Farm. “The Farm uniquely combines Farming, Family, Therapy and Legacy with a focus on giving children time and space to reflect, to renew and determine a new path for themselves.”

A linear walk following the meandering By Brook valley down towards Box followed by a guided tour of Jamie’s Farm. “The Farm uniquely combines Farming, Family, Therapy and Legacy with a focus on giving children time and space to reflect, to renew and determine a new path for themselves.”

Making our way out of Corsham down Guyer’s Lane we pass Lower Pickwick Farm to cross the Old Turnpike Road and descend into The Larches where we will follow the byway up past the old Fish Ponds and the now derelict Weavern Farm, which stands adjacent to the By Brook.

Joining the Macmillan Way, we follow the National Trail parallel to the By Brook and past Widdenham Farm and the site of Widdenham Mill.

Following the flow of the By Brook the path goes towards Drewett’s Mill.

Entering the Flood Meadows, we continue to follow the By Brook towards Box to emerge at Box Mill, aka Pinchin’s Mill. It was converted into Peter Gabriel’s internationally famous Real World recording studios in 1987. We will have a quick look over the wall at the impressive complex.

On to Mill Lane, we take the path above the Recreational Ground to then climb the slope up to Middle Hill with its superb view of the Western Portal of Box Tunnel.

On to Jamie’s Farm and the unique opportunity to meet staff and hear about the work done at the farm with inner-city youngsters. After the visit we retrace our steps back into Box to finally end the walk, with the possibility of after walk refreshments at one of the coffee shops or The Queen’s Head.

Throughout the walk your leaders will share snippets of the deep history and stories of the area and buildings.

Bring packed lunch.