We walk southwest out of the village and over the ancient Lacock Bridge, which has carried road traffic across the River Avon since at least the 14th Century. We take a foot path across the River Avon water meadows to Reybridge a small, picturesque hamlet with another historic bridge over the River Avon. Here we walk alongside the gardens of Rey Mill House, Queen Camilla’s residence and on to the Wilts and Berks Canal. Crossing the canal, we ascend to Bowden Park, one of England’s great country estates and previously home to the late Lord Weinstock.

Having followed a footpath through the grounds of the estate we descend to Bewley Green and across fields to Lacock Dairy in Reybridge. Lacock Dairy makes Gelato Ice Cream from their dairy herd at Selves Farm near Melksham. They have a farm shop at Reybridge Farm alongside their equestrian business.

We will enjoy a tour of the farm and a talk from the owners about their family farm, their horses, their dairy herd, and the making of Gelato ice cream. There will be opportunities to taste the ice cream and to buy ice cream to add to your enjoyment of the last mile of the walk across the common from Reybridge to Lacock.

Along the way your leaders will tell you more about the history of the countryside and buildings that you pass.

After walk refreshments can be had at the National Trust cafe or one of the other hostelries in Lacock. Bring a packed lunch.