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Treat yourself after a spicy climb to an amazing view out towards the plains and beyond.

The lion monument at the base of Etchilhampton Hill (Monument Hill) was erected in 1771 and is a local landmark. It was made in honour of James Long of Wedhampton, whose family crest was the lion. He saw to the construction of a new road from Nursteed to Lydeway, avoiding the old road which had a very steep gradient and was tedious and dangerous for horses and travellers, and often used by highwaymen. The sound of a ghostly coach and horses have been heard nearby but never seen. Crop circles have been formed on the hill here. The lion, on a stone plinth has an unusual iron tail, and until they fell off - wooden forepaws. These were replaced An apprentice was sent to start work on restoring the lion and found an elder tree growing from one of the lions joints. He was about to remove it when a group of gypsies passed by and told him not to. A family whose son had gone off to the first world war had placed a seed on the lion, convinced that if the tree grew, their son would return home safe. Legend says when the clock of St.James church in Devizes strikes midnight, the lion goes to a farm pond in Stert to drink. It is also said that the lion stands at the corner of Tinkfield Farm and this field was the meeting place of the 'Stodfald Hundred' and the lion is there on guard.

Views all over Devizes

Watch out for dogs walkers in this popular spot. There are many trails and dogs and walkers can come from any direction. Also look out as you head from the open areas into the thick trees at dusk as you may suddenly find you can see the cross cross Or roots under your wheels.

The beautiful tranquil canal is suitable for walking and cycling.

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St Andrew’s is a pretty 14th-century building nestling among a peaceful and historic churchyard in Etchilhampton. Whilst significant restorations were made during the Victorian period, the church still retains original features. There is lots to see inside too, including a 12th-century font, a 14th-century knight’s tomb in the chancel, and box pews from the 18th century. St Andrew's is Grade II-listed.

Oliver's Castle is an Iron Age hill fort with awe-inspiring views across the plain over Devizes and beyond. The fort gets its name from the Battle of Roundway, when Sir William Waller's 2,500-strong cavalry camped here for three nights. As is common throughout England, anything related to the Civil War usually ends up linked to Oliver Cromwell, though.