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We’d planned a weekend in Salisbury. However, my husband wasn’t convinced we’d arrive in time for lunch, so we took a scenic detour into the Hampshire town of Stockbridge. This introduced us to a deli

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

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

A LOCAL’S GUIDE Dean Castle’s workplace is an ...