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Lacock Abbey, Bowden Park & Bewley Common

Laycock Abbey

Lacock Abbey
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Highlights of this walk

  • historic abbey
  • traditional English village
  • river Avon and
  • Bowden Park and House
  • glorious views of the Wiltshire countryside
Scenes that are "forever England" follow one another step by step as you follow this pleasant ramble through the Wiltshire countryside. Lacock village has been preserved in a bygone age and is now under the protection of The National Trust. The gentle hills and tradional farming country present views of classic beauty, enhanced by the Bide Brook and the River Avon (crossed more than once on this walk). Lacock Abbey will look familiar to afficionadoes of the "Harry Potter" films.

Safety and Difficulty

This 5 ¾ mile walk is mostly flat and certainly easy. Boots are advisable because some sections may be muddy.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

From M4 motorway turn off at Junction 17 and follow A429 to Chippenham, then A350 towards Melksham. Turn off at Lacock village and follow the signs to the Car Park.

From A4 or A420 turn off at Chippenham onto A350. Turn off at Lacock village and follow the signs to the Car Park.

Car Parking

Use the National Trust Car Park for Lacock Abbey (Grid Ref. 918681)