There are two routes that you can take for Stage 2.  This is because we are unable to waymark in Savernake Forest, but wanted to include it as an option – it is very ancient woodland, with lots of wildlife and amazing trees.  

The first route below is Stage 2 – Waymarked Route which takes you from Great Bedwyn to St Katharine’s and then on to Durley, the Kennet & Avon Canal and finally to Wootton Rivers.  This route is 7 miles (11.3 kms).

The second route below is Stage 2 – Non-Waymarked Route which takes you from Great Bedwyn to St Katharine’s, then into Savernake Forest to Durley (this is the stretch that isn’t waymarked) and then to the Kennet & Avon Canal and finally to Wootton Rivers.  This route is 9.5 miles (15.3 kms).

 

Stage 2 – Waymarked Route

7 miles / 11 kms

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Food 

If you are starting in the morning, you can lunch at The Royal Oak in Wootton Rivers at the end of the walk

If you are starting in the afternoon, you can lunch at The Three Tuns in Great Bedwyn at the beginning of the walk

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Stage 2 of the Pewsey Vale Circular Way starts in the pretty and vibrant village of Great Bedwyn, taking you westwards, through pretty hamlets and then on to the beautiful Kennet & Avon Canal to the interesting village of Wootton Rivers.

Walk the Pewsey Vale Circular Way from Great Bedwyn to Wootton Rivers

7 miles / 11.3 kms

Approximately 3.5 hours

Approximately 1.5 hours

Stage 2 – Non-Waymarked Route into Savernake Forest

9.5 miles / 15.3 kms

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Food – packed lunch which you can buy from The Post Office in Great Bedwyn – fresh rolls and pastries.

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Stage 2 of the Pewsey Vale Circular Way via Savernake Forest starts in the pretty and vibrant village of Great Bedwyn, taking you westwards.  Savernake Forest is an ancient forest and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with plenty of wildlife and (in April/May) a carpet of bluebells. Then back to the main Pewsey Vale Circular Way route, through pretty hamlets and on to the beautiful Kennet & Avon Canal to Wootton Rivers.

A packed lunch is advised which you may want to stop for in Savernake Forest. 

Walk the Pewsey Vale Circular Way from Great Bedwyn to St Katharine’s (SU 252 649).  Take the diversion from St Katharine’s into Savernake Forest and onwards to rejoin the waymarked route at Durley (SU 237 641).

6.2 miles / 10 kms

Approximately 3 hours

Stop for packed lunch in Savernake Forest

Approximately 1 hour

Walk the Pewsey Vale Circular Way from Durley to Wootton Rivers

3.3 miles / 5.3 kms

Approximately 2 hours

Places of interest along the way

St Andrew’s Church – Wootton Rivers

St Andrew's Church - Wootton Rivers

The distinctive church of St Andrew’s in Wootton Rivers, accessed from the village lane along a pretty path, originally stood …
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St Mary’s Church – Great Bedwyn

St Mary's Church - Great Bedwyn

The Church of England parish church of Saint Mary the Virgin was started in 1092 but was not completed for …
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Burbage Wharf

Burbage Wharf

Burbage Wharf Burbage Wharf on the Kennet & Avon Canal was constructed in 1831 to handle the fast growing trade …
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Kennet & Avon Canal

Kennet & Avon Canal

Kennet & Avon Canal This canal forms part of an 87-mile waterway from Bristol to Reading where it joined the …
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Crofton Beam Engines

Crofton Beam Engines

The Crofton Beam Engines are set in a beautiful canal-side location where you can enjoy a picnic. Built over 200 …
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Wilton Windmill

Wilton Windmill

Set high above the village of Wilton with stunning views, about 9 miles south east of Marlborough in Wiltshire, Wilton …
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