NORTH WESSEX DOWNS WALKING FESTIVAL 2022 - 11-26 JUNE - OPEN FOR BOOKINGS NOW
Roundway Devizes Andrew Perrott

A truly special place, protected for you

From remote, rolling downland to picture postcard villages the North Wessex Downs are truly special. Undoubtedly among Britain’s most beautiful landscapes, they are somewhere to be treasured, protected and enjoyed. Straddling four counties and often unheralded, this is an area united by a single factor – chalk.

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Bluebells at Cobham Frith Marlborough - Cedric Cottrell 2008
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    17 May

    Don't forget to book your favourite walks in North Wessex Downs WalkFest 11-26 June. From 1 mile to 9 miles, wildlife, history & culture, wheelchair accessible & family friendly routes - we've got the lot!
    https://bit.ly/NWDWalkFest22

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    17 May

    ⭐ The results for #StarCount are in with over 2,500 counts submitted! ⭐

    The data shows that the lockdown effect continues, with a significant drop in severe light pollution following a peak in 2020. 📉

    Discover your count on our interactive map 👇
    https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/night-skies-outlook-is-bright-our-star-count-results-suggest/

    image credits: Roundway, Andrew Perrott; Bluebells at Cobham Frith, Cedric Cottrell; River Lambourn; Roe Deer Berwick Bassett, David White;
    Wheat, Ann Shepley; Walking boots, Ann Shepley; Pewsey Downs, Mark Somerville