04 wiltshire great bedwyn

This year marks the 625th anniversary of The Canterbury Tales author – and “father of English literature” – Geoffrey Chaucer’s death. He penned this classic, about a merry band of medieval pilgrims te

KIT HILL CIRCULAR Level Easy Elevation gain 63m Length 2.1km (35 minutes) Description A walk around Kit Hill, with expansive views over the Tamar Valley and beyond, and a mix of heathland, woodland an

TINTERN AND WYE VALLEY CIRCULAR Level Easy Elevation gain 94m Length 4.3km (1hr 5mins) Description This circular trail follows woodland paths with lovely views of the River Wye and historic Tintern Ab

■Distance: 5¼ miles/8.4km ■Time: 3 hours ■Grade: Easy

BACK in the days when a tankful of petrol cost as much as we pay for a coffee today, our sunny Sunday afternoon treat was a drive out. If we weren’t aiming for the beach, our route took us north to th

■Distance: 5 miles/8km ■Time: 3 hours ■Grade: Moderate