우튼 리버스 주변 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Many of the ancient oak trees in Savernake Forest are believed to have served as boundary markers, predating the formation of England itself. There are around 30 in total and they are a beautiful addition to the forest.

Loads of odd shaped trees

The Kennet and Avon canal is 87 miles long. It connects the River Avon at Bath with the River Thames in Reading. This section, like most of the canal path, is a well surfaced and flat trail, and incredibly scenic, too.

Beautiful pub with friendly staff

The view from the top is worth the long uphill trek. You can spot the various villages of the area from above and see some of the grand old houses that once owned the land

Giant's Grave is a hillfort with an enviable view. It sits on a natural promontory, stretching south west towards the village of Oare, into the Vale of Pewsey. On the summit you'll find a trig point at 820 feet (250 m) and wonderful views to the south, west and north. The White Horse Trail long-distance footpath ascends the summit on it's giant loop linking the south's chalk horse carvings.

Huish Down Hill lies just above the village of Oare in the edge of the Vale of Pewsey and has fantastic views to the south. It's part of the North Wessex Downs AONB and you can certainly enjoy the vast spectacle of the downs from here, with Salisbury Plain rising just across the valley.

The church is 13th century in origin and is closely linked with Wilcot and Oare. It was probably neglected in the 16th century and was refurbished in 1609. In 1672 it fell into disrepair and needed complete rebuilding in 1751. The present church is shorter and dates from 1785.Archaeological work has exposed an aisle chapel and other parts of the original building. Contains the buriel of John Reeve – The Ghost of Pit Pond Story (on community blog) also the wife of the actor David Niven related to the Rollos family of Cold Blow in Oare

Erected in 1781, the Ailesbury Column is a defining feature of Savernake Forest. The column was built by Thomas Bruce Earl to thank his uncle for leaving him his estates. The singular column is made from limestone, with a bronze urn at its top.