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SUMMARY:Join me on a  stroll in support of Sands
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a Stroll in the Vale of Pewsey\nI am taking on the walk 100k in September in support of the Sands charity. Join me for a scenic stroll in support of SANDS. Explore beautiful paths while raising awareness and funds for stillbirth and neonatal death charity. \nThis is not a formal guided walk or tour\, rather an invitation to join me for a Roam whilst doing a little segment of my 100K. \nHow far is it\nThis is only a segment\, and it’s not going to be a yomp up the hills. Depending on the weather and how enthusiastic we feel\, I estimate between 3 – 6 miles (5 – 10 Kilometres). This will be within the vale\, so no big hills to ascend. \nDo I need to pay?\nNo\, this is not a guided walk or talk\, just a wander about. So you will be fully responsible for your equipment\, etc. Don’t forget to bring your water & snacks\, plus appropriate clothing. \nDo I need to donate?\nNo. This is just an invitation to join me and hopefully meet a few other people who enjoy the countryside and being outdoors. \nWhere? When?\n10AM. Royal Oak\, Pewsey. Get there a bit earlier if you fancy a Breakfast or a beverage.  We can meet at the side entrance on the entry to the Car Park. \nWe will return to the Oak\, where Victuals will be available for purchase. \nQuestions?\nPlease feel free to Contact Me about this event only contact the Royal Oak regarding their food and drink offerings. \n 
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/join-me-on-a-stroll-in-support-of-sands/
LOCATION:The Royal Oak\, Pewey\, 35 North St\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5ES\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Roam
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SUMMARY:A quality day out with a botanical tour\, luncheon\, refreshments and afternoon exploration
DESCRIPTION:Guided tour of Jones Mill\, luncheon\, and afternoon Walk\nA high-quality day out. A fully guided morning talk\, followed by luncheon and afternoon walk in the beautiful vale of Pewsey.  \nMorning – Exploration of the multitude of plants bursting into life. The tour is similar to Wandering by Water by Walking Wiltshire and is led by Walking Wiltshire. \nAfternoon – Exploration of the local countryside subjects include the importance of transport and the canal\, villages\, geology\, history\, the local area and an assortment of facts led by Roaming the Paths. \nBriefing\nThere will be a briefing on the day’s activities\, and an equipment check (please remember to bring suitable attire for the weather\, snacks and a drink. The drink is essential). \nMorning Tour\nDistance – 2.3 Miles. Terrain – gentle gradients\, some steps\, boardwalks\, and possible mud. Starting at 10:10 and lasting about 2 hours 45. \nFrom there Mike from Walking Wiltshire will take you on a guided tour looking at the wonder of plants. Setting off immediately into the countryside and onward to Jones’s Mill Nature Reserve\, the journey of discovery starts. The morning is spent exploring the plants and their uses. Medicinal\, culinary and otherwise. Their history\, folk law and legends. Their environment\, and numerous other aspects of the plants seen on the day. \nA thoroughly enjoyable opportunity to discover the power of some of our most common\, and often unseen\, companions. \nIn recognition of the amazing work done by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust\, £8.00 of the ticket price is donated to Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to help them with their work. \nMike will hand over to another guide who will take you to the venue for lunch. \nLunch\nTime to relax and enjoy lunch. 13:00 – 14:30 \nOn this tour\, the luncheon will be a feast of local and seasonal\, in the form of a ploughman’s buffet. A showcase of the best foods of Pewsey Vale\, Wiltshire\, Dorset and Somerset.  Based around the traditional ploughman’s lunch of Cheese\, Ham\, Bread\, fruit and pickles where you can have as much or as little as you choose. Tea\, coffee and other light refreshments are included\, or you may opt to add a refreshing pint of Cider or Ale. \nIntroduction to the afternoon’s proceedings By Alan from Roaming the Paths.  Starting with a brief after-dinner talk we will explore the geology of the Vale of Pewsey\, and look at how transport has had such an effect on the area. \nAfternoon Tour\nDistance – 3 Miles. Terrain – gentle gradients. \nThe environment\nAt intervals along the walk\, the environment and ecosystems will be explored. The countryside is varied\, as are the farms and farming techniques employed.  Because of this we will only touch on these subjects. For more in-depth tours relating to the environment\, ecology or farming\, see the Meet the…… tours. \nTea\nWe return to Pewsey and finish with a well-deserved sit-down\, with a cuppa and a cake – or perhaps a cream tea. Stronger options are available behind the bar with an opportunity to sample many local ales\, some produced onsite. \nConclusion\nThose arriving by train will be guided towards the station to greet the penultimate train of the day towards the Capital. A later train is an option\, and some may choose to linger.  If arriving by service bus please make us aware at the start of the day or beforehand so we can ensure that you are at the bus stop in a timely fashion. \nYou have questions\nYou may still have questions or want to know more. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/a-quality-day-out-with-a-botanical-tour-luncheon-refreshments-and-afternoon-exploration-2/
LOCATION:Pewsey Railway Station (PEW)\, North Street\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Roam,Walking Wiltshire
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240727T100000
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SUMMARY:A quality morning out with a botanical tour
DESCRIPTION:A quality morning out with a botanical tour\nA high-quality\, fully guided morning walk\, with informative talk\,  in the beautiful vale of Pewsey.  \nMorning – Exploration of the multitude of plants bursting into life. The tour is similar to Wandering by Water by Walking Wiltshire and is led by Walking Wiltshire. \n  \nBriefing\nThere will be a briefing on the day’s activities\, and an equipment check (please remember to bring suitable attire for the weather\, snacks and a drink. The drink is essential). \nMorning Tour\nDistance – 2.3 Miles. Terrain – gentle gradients\, some steps\, boardwalks\, and possible mud. Starting at 10:10 and lasting about 2 hours 45. \nFrom there Mike from Walking Wiltshire will take you on a guided tour looking at the wonder of plants. Setting off immediately into the countryside and onward to Jones’s Mill Nature Reserve\, the journey of discovery starts. The morning is spent exploring the plants and their uses. Medicinal\, culinary and otherwise. Their history\, folk law and legends. Their environment\, and numerous other aspects of the plants seen on the day. \nIn recognition of the amazing work done by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust\, £1.00 of the ticket price is donated to Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to help them with their work. \nA thoroughly enjoyable opportunity to discover the power of some of our most common\, and often unseen\, companions. \nYou have questions\nYou may still have questions or want to know more. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/guided-exploration-of-jones-mill-luncheon-and-afternoon-walk-2/
LOCATION:Pewsey Railway Station (PEW)\, North Street\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Roam,Talk,Walking Wiltshire
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SUMMARY:Clear the mind and soul with Green Sketching with Emma from “A Little Piece of Wonder”
DESCRIPTION:Green Sketching\nA morning green sketching at the beautiful Jones’s Mill with Emma from Little Piece of Wonder. \nHave a few hours out and enjoy some mindful time in nature. \nWhat is Green Sketching?\nGreen sketching is a new approach to sketching nature designed to help you connect with nature and enhance your well-being. The focus of green sketching is on the process of observing and drawing nature\, not the creation of impressive artwork. \nIt’s an informal and fun approach; the aim is not to learn about nature but to use sketching as a tool to see\, enjoy and appreciate the beauty that’s all around us\, the beauty we so often miss when we’re rushing around or staring at our phones. Taking time to notice and appreciate nature’s beauty is important. It makes us feel good and it encourages us to take better care of the environment. \nWho can do it?\nSuitable for all ages and artistic abilities\, green sketching is about seeing and enjoying nature\, making it perfect for busy individuals looking for a mindful activity. No prior drawing skills are needed\, making it an inclusive activity for everyone. \nFor more information visit Green Sketching by Little Piece of Wonder. \nMake Green Sketching part of a day out or group activity\nIf you would like to make Green sketching part of a bigger day out for a group have a look at the information on Group Bookings or Contact Us to start a discussion.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/green-sketching-with-emma-from-a-little-piece-of-wonder-3/
LOCATION:Jones’s Mill the Vera Jeans Reserve\, Dursden Lane\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green Sketching
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T170000
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SUMMARY:Roaming Reflections: Post-Election Wildlife & Farming Future
DESCRIPTION:It is time to calm the mind and soul\nLet’s get out into the countryside. Listen to the birds and the bees\, and smell the summer aromas. \nThis is not a politically based outing. Nature is not political\, outside of humanity\, politics do not exist. But politics does unfortunately permeate everything that affects the countryside\, wildlife\, farming\, rural life and so forth. We have had weeks of campaigning after a non-stop conveyor belt of doom and gloom on the news. So\, let’s see if we can find some optimism\, things to agree on not disagree about\, aims and aspirations that we can work towards. \nWhat’s the agenda?\n \nThere is no agenda\, other than go for a walk. See and enjoy the good things out there and where the conversation takes us. \nI will start with the one immutable subject at the start of the walk\, a little overview of the geology of the vale\, and how that shapes the landscape. \nGeology is everything.  The plants and animals\, what can and can’t be farmed\, how the communications and populations developed leading to the landscape you see today. \nBeyond that\, let’s see where the conversation takes us. \nBesides my outline\, let’s hope for ancient customs and folk law\, regenerative farming\, hedge laying\, beer brewing\, vegetation management\, sarsen stones\, which cheese is best\, favourite flowers\, the smell of fresh hay\, and nice weather (no rain\, no heatwave). \nThe walk will be between 4 – 6 miles depending on how we feel on the day. If some want to go further\, and some want to cut it shorter we should be able to accommodate and split the group if needed. \n  \nYou can get an idea of the potential route on Outdoor Active (sorry no map here because it might get me in hot water with copyright issues). \nI would have done this walk a week earlier. However\, I am involved in the election count and will have worked a considerably long shift. I expect it to take me a day or two to get back in good order! \nIt will probably conclude in a public house for refreshment.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/roaming-reflections-after-the-election-wildlife-farming-and-what-the-future-holds/
LOCATION:Hallgate House Car Park\, Broomcroft Road\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, sn9 5ex\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Roam,Talk
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SUMMARY:Guided botanical exploration of Jones Mill
DESCRIPTION:A quality morning out with a botanical tour\nA high-quality\, fully guided morning walk\, with informative talk\,  in the beautiful vale of Pewsey.  \nMorning – Exploration of the multitude of plants bursting into life. The tour is similar to Wandering by Water by Walking Wiltshire and is led by Walking Wiltshire. \n  \nBriefing\nThere will be a briefing on the days’ activities\, and an equipment check (please remember to bring suitable attire for the weather\, snacks and a drink. The drink is essential). \nMorning Tour\nDistance – 2.3 Miles. Terrain – gentle gradients\, some steps\, boardwalks\, and possible mud. Starting at 10:10 and lasting about 2 hours 45. \nFrom there Mike from Walking Wiltshire will take you on a guided tour looking at the wonder of plants. Setting off immediately into the countryside and onward to Jones’s Mill Nature Reserve\, the journey of discovery starts. The morning is spent exploring the plants and their uses. Medicinal\, culinary and otherwise. Their history\, folk law and legends. Their environment\, and numerous other aspects of the plants seen on the day. \nIn recognition of the amazing work done by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust\, £4.00 of the ticket price is donated to Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to help them with their work. \nA thoroughly enjoyable opportunity to discover the power of some of our most common\, and often unseen\, companions. \nYou have questions\nYou may still have questions or want to know more. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/guided-botanical-exploration-of-jones-mill-2/
LOCATION:Pewsey Railway Station (PEW)\, North Street\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Wiltshire
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240524T120000
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SUMMARY:Green Sketching with Emma from “A Little Piece of Wonder”
DESCRIPTION:Green Sketching\nA morning green sketching at the beautiful Jones’s Mill with Emma from Little Piece of Wonder. \nWhat is Green Sketching?\nGreen sketching is a new approach to sketching nature designed to help you connect with nature and enhance your wellbeing. The focus of green sketching is on the process of observing and sketching nature\, not the creation of impressive artwork. It’s an informal and fun approach; the aim is not to learn about nature but to use sketching as a tool to see\, enjoy and appreciate the beauty that’s all around us\, beauty we so often miss. \nFor more information visit Green Sketching by Little Piece of Wonder.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/green-sketching-with-emma-from-a-little-piece-of-wonder-2/
LOCATION:Jones’s Mill the Vera Jeans Reserve\, Dursden Lane\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green Sketching
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240519T100000
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SUMMARY:Green Sketching with Emma from "A Little Piece of Wonder".
DESCRIPTION:Green Sketching\nA morning green sketching at the beautiful Jones’s Mill with Emma from Little Piece of Wonder. \nWhat is Green Sketching?\nGreen sketching is a new approach to sketching nature designed to help you connect with nature and enhance your wellbeing. The focus of green sketching is on the process of observing and sketching nature\, not the creation of impressive artwork. It’s an informal and fun approach; the aim is not to learn about nature but to use sketching as a tool to see\, enjoy and appreciate the beauty that’s all around us\, beauty we so often miss. \nFor more information visit Green Sketching by Little Piece of Wonder.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/green-sketching-with-emma-from-a-little-piece-of-wonder/
LOCATION:Jones’s Mill the Vera Jeans Reserve\, Dursden Lane\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Green Sketching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Little piece of Wonder":MAILTO:emma@littlepieceofwonder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240518T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185638
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SUMMARY:Guided botanical exploration of Jones Mill
DESCRIPTION:A quality morning out with a botanical tour\nA high-quality\, fully guided morning walk\, with informative talk\,  in the beautiful vale of Pewsey.  \nMorning – Exploration of the multitude of plants bursting into life. The tour is similar to Wandering by Water by Walking Wiltshire and is led by Walking Wiltshire. \n  \nBriefing\nThere will be a briefing on the days’ activities\, and an equipment check (please remember to bring suitable attire for the weather\, snacks and a drink. The drink is essential). \nMorning Tour\nDistance – 2.3 Miles. Terrain – gentle gradients\, some steps\, boardwalks\, and possible mud. Starting at 10:10 and lasting about 2 hours 45. \nFrom there Mike from Walking Wiltshire will take you on a guided tour looking at the wonder of plants. Setting off immediately into the countryside and onward to Jones’s Mill Nature Reserve\, the journey of discovery starts. The morning is spent exploring the plants and their uses. Medicinal\, culinary and otherwise. Their history\, folk law and legends. Their environment\, and numerous other aspects of the plants seen on the day. \nIn recognition of the amazing work done by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust\, £4.00 of the ticket price is donated to Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to help them with their work. \nA thoroughly enjoyable opportunity to discover the power of some of our most common\, and often unseen\, companions. \n  \nInformation about the day\nUseful stuff to know. \nArrival by Train\nStarts at 9.45.  Meet at Pewsey Railway Station forecourt – this is timed to meet the first train from London Paddington and Bristol.  We will wait if the train(s) are delayed and amend the schedule if required. \nArrival by Car\nPark at North Street Car Park.  Free all day\, usually spaces available. Proceed to the Railway Station. \nArrival by Bus\nPewsey is served by the Salisbury Reds X5 which runs between Salisbury and Swindon. 07:55 from Salisbury\, 08:16 From Amesbury timed to arrive at Pewsey 09:00. 08:45 from Swindon 09:17 from Marlborough timed to arrive at 09:36 at Pewsey. We will have contingency arrangements if the bus is delayed. PLEASE NOTE if travelling by bus\, please make us aware to ensure that you are back in good time as the last service to Swindon is 17:30 and the last service to Salisbury is 18:37. \nHealth and Safety\nAll tours will have at least 2 members of staff on hand\, and we always strive to have a mix of male and female staff. One will be leading\, or running a talk\, and there will be a second member of staff at hand. Please feel at ease approaching with any questions\, or issues or present any difficulties that may arise.  You may want clarification on a point\, or develop a blister\, or maybe something more serious.  Whilst we run a full risk assessment there is always an element of risk in all aspects of life and people can fall ill at any time with little warning. There should always be a member of staff qualified in outdoor first aid either on the walk or a short distance away. Please make us aware of any potential requirements (like the use of an Epipen in the event of a sting) before the day’s events commence. \nYou have questions\nYou may still have questions or want to know more. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/guided-botanical-exploration-of-jones-mill/
LOCATION:Pewsey Railway Station (PEW)\, North Street\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5ER\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Walking Wiltshire":MAILTO:mike@walkingwiltshire.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240411T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185638
CREATED:20240411T213154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T153323Z
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SUMMARY:Guided exploration of Jones Mill\, luncheon\, and afternoon Walk
DESCRIPTION:A quality day out with a botanical tour\, luncheon\, refreshments and afternoon exploration \nA high-quality day out. A fully guided morning talk\, followed by luncheon and afternoon walk in the beautiful vale of Pewsey.  \nMorning – Exploration of the multitude of plants bursting into life. The tour is similar to Wandering by Water by Walking Wiltshire and is led by Walking Wiltshire. \nAfternoon – Exploration of the local countryside subjects include the importance of transport and the canal\, villages\, geology\, history\, the local area and an assortment of facts led by Roaming the Paths. \nRefreshments and Briefing\nWe will serve complimentary teas\, coffee and other refreshments while gathering. **(Dietary Requirements). There will be a briefing on the days’ activities\, and an equipment check (please remember to bring suitable attire for the weather\, snacks and a drink. The drink is essential). \nMorning Tour \nDistance – 2.3 Miles. Terrain – gentle gradients\, some steps\, boardwalks\, and possible mud. Starting at 10:10 and lasting about 2 hours 45. \nFrom there Mike from Walking Wiltshire will take you on a guided tour looking at the wonder of plants. Setting off immediately into the countryside and onward to Jones’s Mill Nature Reserve\, the journey of discovery starts. The morning is spent exploring the plants and their uses. Medicinal\, culinary and otherwise. Their history\, folk law and legends. Their environment\, and numerous other aspects of the plants seen on the day. \nA thoroughly enjoyable opportunity to discover the power of some of our most common\, and often unseen\, companions. \nMike will hand over to another guide who will take you to the venue for lunch. \nLunch\nTime to relax and enjoy lunch. ** (Dietary Requirements). 13:00 – 14:30 \nOn this tour\, the luncheon will be a feast of local and seasonal\, in the form of a ploughman’s buffet. A showcase of the best foods of Pewsey Vale\, Wiltshire\, Dorset and Somerset.  Based around the traditional ploughman’s lunch of Cheese\, Ham\, Bread\, fruit and pickles where you can have as much or as little as you choose. Tea\, coffee and other light refreshments are included\, or you may opt to add a refreshing pint of Cider or Ale. \nIntroduction to the afternoon’s proceedings By Alan from Roaming the Paths.  Starting with a brief after-dinner talk we will explore the geology of the Vale of Pewsey\, and look at how transport has had such an effect on the area. \nAfternoon Tour\nDistance – 3 Miles. Terrain – gentle gradients. \nThe environment\nAt intervals along the walk\, the environment and ecosystems will be explored. The countryside is varied\, as are the farms and farming techniques employed.  Because of this we will only touch on these subjects. For more in-depth tours relating to the environment\, ecology or farming\, see the Meet the…… tours. \nTea\nWe return to Pewsey and finish with a well-deserved sit-down\, with a cuppa and a cake – or perhaps a cream tea. Stronger options are available behind the bar with an opportunity to sample many local ales\, some produced onsite. \nConclusion\nThose arriving by train will be guided towards the station to greet the penultimate train of the day towards the Capital. A later train is an option\, and some may choose to linger.  If arriving by service bus please make us aware at the start of the day or beforehand so we can ensure that you are at the bus stop in a timely fashion. \nArrival by Train\nStarts at 9.40.  Meet at Pewsey Railway Station forecourt – this is timed to meet the first train from London Paddington and Bristol.  A quick head count and then proceed to the Royal Oak for refreshments and brief induction.  We will wait if the train(s) are delayed and amend the schedule if required. \nArrival by Car\nPark at North Street Car Park.  Free all day\, usually spaces available. Proceed to the Royal Oak by 9.40 for refreshments. \nArrival by Bus\nPewsey is served by the Salisbury Reds X5 which runs between Salisbury and Swindon. 07:55 from Salisbury\, 08:16 From Amesbury timed to arrive at Pewsey 09:00. 08:45 from Swindon 09:17 from Marlborough timed to arrive at 09:36 at Pewsey. Proceed to the Royal Oak for Frefreshments. We will have contingency arrangements if the bus is delayed. PLEASE NOTE if travelling by bus\, please make us aware to ensure that you are back in good time as the last service to Swindon is 17:30 and the last service to Salisbury is 18:37. \nHealth and Safety\nAll tours will have at least 2 members of staff on hand\, and we always strive to have a mix of male and female staff. One will be leading\, or running a talk\, and there will be a second member of staff at hand. Please feel at ease approaching with any questions\, or issues or present any difficulties that may arise.  You may want clarification on a point\, or develop a blister\, or maybe something more serious.  Whilst we run a full risk assessment there is always an element of risk in all aspects of life and people can fall ill at any time with little warning. There should always be a member of staff qualified in outdoor first aid either on the walk or a short distance away. Please make us aware of any potential requirements (like the use of an Epipen in the event of a sting) before the day’s events commence. \n*Diversity and equality\nWe are fully compliant with the legislation regarding Protected Characteristics. However\, the terrain that some of the walks and tours take may exclude certain physical conditions. This is unfortunate as we have no direct control over this\, be it permanent physical obstacles like styles\, steps or gates\, or temporary ones like mud or long grass. We will only state when a walk or tour is fully accessible. If you would like to know more about any potential limiting factors on any of the walks please feel free to contact us and we will provide you with as much information as possible to help you assess what might be required to assist overcome any potential access issues. We would strive to provide solutions. We do aim to run fully accessible tours in the near future\, and are keen to work with people to achieve this goal. \n** (Dietary Requirements)\nWe will strive to cater for all dietary requirements. We request that you contact us if we have not asked for any dietary requirements. Whilst we are confident that we can cater for most\, we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment as some of the establishments (especially Public Houses) will have nuts on sale and in the premises.  Similarly\, it should be noted that Alcohol will be on sale at some of the establishments as they are Public Houses. \nYou have questions\nYou may still have questions or want to know more. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/guided-exploration-of-jones-mill-luncheon-and-afternoon-walk-3/
LOCATION:Pewsey Railway Station (PEW)\, North Street\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5ER\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Roaming the Paths":MAILTO:info@roaming-the-paths.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230624T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185638
CREATED:20230620T064250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T050205Z
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SUMMARY:Explore West of Pewsey
DESCRIPTION:A morning walk in Pewsey Vale with items of interest\nAn entirely guide-led\, Walking – Talking Guided Tour.  \nA high-quality morning out. A fully guided morning walk with talk\, followed by luncheon (Optional) in the beautiful vale of Pewsey.  \nMorning – Exploration of the local countryside subjects include farming\, Wildlife\, the importance of transport and the canal\, villages\, geology\, history\, the local area and a miscellany of facts led by Roaming the Paths. \nStart\nStarts at 9.30\, meet at Pewsey railway station. Timed to meet the first train from London Paddington (pending industrial action).  There will be a briefing on the day and an equipment check (please remember to bring suitable attire for the weather\, snacks and a drink. Especially remember the drink). \nMorning Tour \nDistance – 6 Miles. Terrain – gentle gradients\, some steps\, Style to cross\, Railway crossing and some uneven surfaces. \nN.B. This route is fully reversible\, so might be done in a different order. \nOld and new villages\nSetting off Westwards\, Along the Kennet and Avon Canal\, and into the Vale of Pewsey. Chance to see what plants you might have seen in the morning\, and how they are growing in various different locations. \nWe will explore the fascinating history of Wilcot\, and how villages were destroyed\, and fancy canal bridges built\, just to improve a view. Ancient systems of agriculture and the Lord (or Lady) of the manor were the local law. After revisiting the canal again to see the splendour of Ladies Bridge and have a chance for a rest\, and maybe a photo opportunity. \nHistory – Wiltshire and Wessex\nFrom here we start the journey back via Swanborough Tump. and hear of the Viking invasion\, King Alfred the Great and the formation of what would become England. The final leg a stroll through quiet hamlets and back lanes. \nThe environment\nAt intervals along the walk will the environment and ecosystems will be mentioned. The countryside is varied\, as are the farms and farming techniques employed.  Because of this we will only touch on these subjects. For more in-depth tours relating to the environment\, ecology or farming\, see the Meet the…… tours. \nLunch\nWe return to Pewsey and finish with a well-deserved sit-down\, with a cuppa and a cake – or perhaps a cream tea. Lunch not included with this tour. \nConclusion\nThose arriving by train will be guided towards the station to greet a suitable train towards the Capital. A later trains are an option\, and some may choose to linger.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/explore-west-of-pewsey/
LOCATION:Pewsey Railway Station (PEW)\, North Street\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5ER\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Roaming the Paths":MAILTO:info@roaming-the-paths.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185638
CREATED:20230314T122702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T045956Z
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SUMMARY:Getting to know your Spring Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Reserve your place now for another exploration and discovery session by Michael Atkinson-Willes from Wiltshire Wandering\nInvestigate and explore the fantastic plants springing forth in bounteous abundance\, in this evening botanical bonanza. \nMichael will guide you about a meadow bursting forth with life. \nMichael will cover edibility\, past and present uses\, historical references and folk law. \nAll are welcome\, so please bring a friend or two.\nThere is a £25.00 CASH charge for this event\, payable on arrival or £26.00 if booked online (£25.00 plus £1.00 booking fee*). \nThe previous events have been popular\, so see below to buy a ticket or RSVP now to reserve a prime place at this unique\, informative\, educational and entertaining event. \nThe venue\nThe Seven Stars opens at 5PM so plenty of time for some refreshments before the event. \nPlease note – If you want to dine\, please contact the venue\, the Seven Stars Bottlesford directly to reserve a table. \nWhat to wear\nPlease wear appropriate clothing for the weather and event. The tour is not a great distance\, nor is the terrain challenging.  However\, it is the countryside\, so sensible footwear is advisable. If the weather is wet coats\, etc. advisable. \n\n*Booking fee to cover online payment charges\, or £25.00 cash on the day \n 
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/spring-meadow-exploration/
LOCATION:The Seven Stars Inn – Bottlesford\, Gores Lane\, Bottlesford\, Wiltshire\, SN9 6LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Walking Wiltshire":MAILTO:mike@walkingwiltshire.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185638
CREATED:20230313T113739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T050340Z
UID:357-1681551000-1681581600@roaming-the-paths.co.uk
SUMMARY:A botanical exploration\, lunch\, and afternoon walk
DESCRIPTION:A botanical exploration\, lunch\, and afternoon walk\nAn entirely guide-led\, Walking – Talking Guided Tour.  \nA high-quality day out. A fully guided morning talk\, followed by luncheon and afternoon walk in the beautiful vale of Pewsey.  \nMorning – Exploration of the multitude of plants bursting into life. The tour is similar to Wandering by Water by Walking Wiltshire and is led by Walking Wiltshire. \nAfternoon – Exploration of the local countryside subjects include the importance of transport and the canal\, villages\, geology\, history\, the local area and a miscellany of facts led by Roaming the Paths. \nStart\nStarts at 9.35\, muster and meet at Pewsey railway station. Timed to meet the first train from London Paddington (pending industrial action).  There will be a briefing on the day\, and an equipment check (please remember to bring suitable attire for the weather\, snacks and a drink). \nMorning Tour \nDistance – 2.3 Miles. Terrain – gentle gradients\, some steps\, boardwalks\, and possible mud. \nFrom there Mike from Walking Wiltshire will take you on a guided tour looking at the wonder of plants. Setting off immediately into the countryside and onward to Jones’s Mill Nature Reserve\, the journey of discovery starts. The morning is spent exploring the plants and their uses. Medicinal\, culinary and otherwise. Their history\, folk law and legends. Their environment\, and numerous other aspects of the plants seen on the day. \nA thoroughly enjoyable opportunity to discover the power of some of our most common\, and often unseen\, companions. \nLunch\nTime to relax and enjoy a lunch. \nOn this tour this will be Freshly made soup and sandwiches with plenty of hot drinks. \nAll reasonable dietary requirements will be catered for. \nIntroduction to the afternoon’s proceedings By Alan from Roaming the Paths. Starting with a brief after-dinner talk we will explore the geology of the Vale of Pewsey\, and look at how transport has had such an effect on the area. \nAfternoon Tour\nDistance – 6 Miles. Terrain – gentle gradients\, some steps\, Style to cross\, Railway crossing and some uneven surfaces. \nOld and new villages\nSetting off Westwards\, Along the Kennet and Avon Canal\, and into the Vale of Pewsey. Chance to see what plants you might have seen in the morning\, and how they are growing in various different locations. \nWe will explore the fascinating history of Wilcot\, and how villages were destroyed\, and fancy canal bridges built\, just to improve a view. Ancient systems of agriculture and the Lord (or Lady) of the manor were the local law. After revisiting the canal again to see the splendour of Ladies Bridge and have a chance for a rest\, and maybe a photo opportunity. \nHistory – Wiltshire and Wessex\nFrom here we start the journey back via Swanborough Tump. and hear of the Viking invasion\, King Alfred the Great and the formation of what would become England. The final leg a stroll through quiet hamlets and back lanes. \nThe environment\nAt intervals along the walk will the environment and ecosystems will be mentioned. The countryside is varied\, as are the farms and farming techniques employed.  Because of this we will only touch on these subjects. For more in-depth tours relating to the environment\, ecology or farming\, see the Meet the…… tours. \nTea\nWe return to Pewsey and finish with a well-deserved sit-down\, with a cuppa and a cake – or perhaps a cream tea. Stronger options are available behind the bar with an opportunity to sample many local ales\, some produced onsite. \nConclusion\nThose arriving by train will be guided towards the station to greet the penultimate train of the day towards the Capital. A later train is an option\, and some may choose to linger.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/botanical-exploration-lunch-afternoon-walk/
LOCATION:Pewsey Railway Station (PEW)\, North Street\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5ER\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Walking Wiltshire":MAILTO:mike@walkingwiltshire.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230411T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185638
CREATED:20230313T162549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T120035Z
UID:379-1681239600-1681245000@roaming-the-paths.co.uk
SUMMARY:Getting to know your Weeds 3
DESCRIPTION:Getting to know your Weeds 3\nAnother Slideshow by Michael Atkinson-Willes from Wiltshire Wandering\nMichael will talk about ten of the plants that were found in the Scotchell Nature reserve in Pewsey\, in October 2022. \nMichael will cover edibility\, past and present uses\, historical references and folk law. \nAll are welcome\, so please bring a friend or two.\nRSVP to reserve a prime seat. \n 
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/getting-to-know-your-weeds-3/
LOCATION:The Crown Inn\, 60 Wilcot Road\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, SN9 5EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Walking Wiltshire":MAILTO:mike@walkingwiltshire.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220611T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185638
CREATED:20220530T141225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T105720Z
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SUMMARY:A Walk in the Woods - Savernake
DESCRIPTION:This walk through one of the most beautiful ancient woodlands in Britain is approximately 2.5 miles long and lasts for about 3 hours. \nA walk in the woods\nPlease reserve a place as I like to limit numbers to about 20. The walk route is described on the website walkingwiltshire.com \nA walk whilst talking about the trees\, undergrowth and fungi that we see; their names\, past medicinal uses\, their history and folklore. \n£5.00 per person on the day.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/a-walk-in-the-woods-savernake/
LOCATION:Savernake Forest\, Wiltshire\, SN8 4NE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Walking Wiltshire":MAILTO:mike@walkingwiltshire.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220529T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185638
CREATED:20220518T194651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T044530Z
UID:185-1653818400-1653829200@roaming-the-paths.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wandering by Water
DESCRIPTION:Starting from Northgate Car Park this walk covers about 2 miles and lasts for some 3 hours. \nwalk by water\nPlease reserve a place as I like to limit numbers to about 20. The walk route is described on the website walkingwiltshire.com  \nI shall be talking about some 30 species of plants covering their historical medicinal uses\, folklore and literary references. \n£5.00 per person on the day.
URL:https://roaming-the-paths.co.uk/tickets/wandering-by-water/
LOCATION:Hallgate House Car Park\, Broomcroft Road\, Pewsey\, Wiltshire\, sn9 5ex\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Walking Wiltshire":MAILTO:mike@walkingwiltshire.com
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