Walk SUN 1 – Corsham to Colerne and Back

  • Distance: 11 miles
  • Grading: Challenging
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Meet: 09:00, The Springfield Community Campus, Beechfield Road, SN13 9DN. What3Words: finally.stability.brushing
  • Price: £5
  • Age: 16+

Please note that dogs (other than assistance dogs) are regrettably not permitted on walks.

This walk seeks to explore the area between Corsham and Colerne exploring the hidden valleys and hills that provide far-reaching views. On leaving the Springfield Campus the walk visits Pickwick then out northwest to Middlewick House and the old turnpike road with views out to Hartham Park House.

The walk then goes via two valleys to the now derelict Weavern Farm adjacent to the By Brook. Climbing up through Monks Wood to Euridge Manor with far reaching views to Colerne and beyond. The walk enters Colerne via Thickwood.

Leaving Colerne heading south again with views over the By Brook to Box Hill Common the walk passes by Widdenham Farm to rise up to the former RAF Rudloe Manor site. Passing by No Notion Cottages the walk descends down though The Larches before emerging once more at Pickwick Farm.

Passing by Guyers House the walk then returns to the start through a residential area of Corsham.