Pubs in town include Moonrakers, Dragon Inn, The Shed Alehouse, The Royal Oak and The Crown. Also note Kokoon Art Café and Marshall's Bakery.
Pewsey Vale Villages; Wharf Circular
Starting from Bouverie Hall in the centre of Pewsey, this circular walk explores the village’s historic landmarks and the surrounding Wiltshire countryside. The route begins with a gentle stroll past St John the Baptist Church, followed by the Holy Family Catholic Church and Holy Cross Church, reflecting the area’s rich religious heritage.
Leaving Pewsey behind, the path follows quiet lanes and field tracks towards Wilcot, where the Golden Swan offers a welcome spot for refreshments. From here the route turns east, passing through peaceful farmland and alongside the canal to reach The Waterfront Bar and Bistro on Marlborough Road.
Continuing northwards, the walk takes in Jones’s Mill Nature Reserve, a haven for wildlife managed by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, before looping by the Trout Farm and returning towards Pewsey. The final stretch leads back into the village, finishing near The Coopers Arms, a traditional pub perfect for a well-earned rest before returning to Bouverie Hall.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 8.80 mi -
Average duration: 4h 15 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 194 ft -
Descent: - 220 ft -
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Highest point: 492 ft -
Lowest point: 335 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
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Start/End: N 51.339122° / W 1.768977° -
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- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 394 ft - Bouverie Hall, Goddard Rd, Pewsey SN9 5EQ
- 1 : mi 0.12 - alt. 390 ft - St John the Baptist, 20 Church St, Pewsey SN9 5DL
- 2 : mi 0.29 - alt. 381 ft - Holy Family Catholic Church
- 3 : mi 4.34 - alt. 417 ft - Holy Cross Church
- 4 : mi 4.63 - alt. 430 ft - The Golden Swan, SN9 5NN
- 5 : mi 5.93 - alt. 427 ft - The Waterfront Bar And Bistro, Marlborough Rd
- 6 : mi 6.67 - alt. 410 ft - Jones's Mill Nature Reserve
- 7 : mi 7.18 - alt. 430 ft - Trout Farm
- 8 : mi 8.3 - alt. 377 ft - The Coopers Arms, 37-39 Ball Rd SN9 5BL
- S/E : mi 8.8 - alt. 394 ft - Bouverie Hall, Goddard Rd, Pewsey SN9 5EQ
Notes
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