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Maud Heath Causeway

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Maud Heath surveys the view - with her shopping at her side

Highlights of this walk

  • The Causeway - a monument to mediaeval benevolence and engineering skill
  • Avon Riverside walks
  • Panoramic views
  • Historic buildings
A mediaeval widow bequeathed an annuity to maintain a causeway providing year-round passage across flood-susceptible land. Her generosity also provided a reason for this scenic and varied walk.

Safety and Difficulty

This is a longish walk (about 10 miles) but relatively easy, its steepest climbs being alongside public roads. However, it does involve some roads and care should be taken with traffic.

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 - leave at Junction 17 and head for the centre of Chippenham. Look out for signs to the Olympiad (Sports Centre) and follow them to the Olympiad Car Park.

From A4 or A342 - head for the centre of Chippenham. Look out for signs to the Olympiad (Sports Centre) and follow them to the Olympiad Car Park.

Car Parking

There is ample car parking at the Olympiad Sports Centre.