マーケットラビントンでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

Gravel track to the top via the back of Dauntsey's school, the track down to West Lavington is mostly chalk and washed away in places making it more mountain biking than gravel biking

Great views over West and Market Lavington

Friendly local pub close to Devizes Market Square.Live music events

https://www.hopback.co.uk/pubs/the-southgate/

Perhaps the most famous local legend is that of the Moonrakers, which is reputed to have taken place at the Crammer (Devizes town’s pond). The story goes that a group of Wiltshire smugglers heard the Excise Men approaching the town, therefore they had to quickly conceal the contraband brandy they were carrying by rolling the barrels into the Crammer. Once the Excise Men had passed, the smugglers needed to recover the barrels using a rake. The Excise Men were suspicious and therefore came back to take a second look. Catching the men with rakes they demanded to know what they were doing. Not being stupid, one pointed to the reflection of the moon in the pond’s surface and said that they were trying to rake out the cheese from the water. The Excise Men left, laughing at how stupid Devizes people can be. However it was the smugglers who had the loudest laugh as their quick thinking had stopped them being caught. To this day, Wiltshire people are known as ‘Moonrakers’.

The beautiful tranquil canal is suitable for walking and cycling.

Good views of the Kennet and Avon canal and surrounding farmland

All Saints is a beautiful old church in the heart of West Lavington village. The church dates to the 12th century but was modified over the following three centuries and was redeveloped in the Victorian era. You can view some lovely stained glass windows here, which date to the mid 19th century, as well as a font from the 15th century. All Saints is Grade I-listed.