Author: Paul Gulliver (ID: 11687) Posted: 2011-05-01 15:07 GMT+00:00 Mileage: 11.06 km
Tags: Lacock, Wiltshire
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The first mile or so of this walk follows the same route of the previous walk I published (Naish Hill)
Google Translation The first mile or so of this walk follows the same route of the previous walk I published (Naish Hill)
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It starts by going through the grounds of Lacock abbey
Google Translation It starts by going through the grounds of Lacock abbey
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and through fields known locally as the mead.
Google Translation and through fields known locally as the mead.
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even shouting mint sauce wouldn't make them move
Google Translation even shouting mint sauce wouldn't make them move
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The car fits in just right with the cottage
Google Translation The car fits in just right with the cottage
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The restoration of the Wilts and Berks canal is coming on quite well at this point
Google Translation The restoration of the Wilts and Berks canal is coming on quite well at this point
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A circular spill weir - to keep the water in the canal at the correct level
Google Translation A circular spill weir - to keep the water in the canal at the correct level
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Pewsham locks - still a lot of work to be done before any boats will pass through
Google Translation Pewsham locks - still a lot of work to be done before any boats will pass through
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At the end of the towpath the footpath goes over the bridge and off towards Derry Hill
Google Translation At the end of the towpath the footpath goes over the bridge and off towards Derry Hill
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Another view of Pewsham locks and basin - taken from the bridge
Google Translation Another view of Pewsham locks and basin - taken from the bridge
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A view of Naish hill just after leaving the canal. Later - after leaving Nockett hill - the walk will join onto the track just below the tree line
Google Translation A view of Naish hill just after leaving the canal. Later - after leaving Nockett hill - the walk will join onto the track just below the tree line
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At the bottom of Derry Hill now, the entrance to Pewsham House
Google Translation At the bottom of Derry Hill now, the entrance to Pewsham House
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This is the bridleway we go up - towards Nocketts hill
Google Translation This is the bridleway we go up - towards Nocketts hill
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Pewsham House
Google Translation Pewsham House
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After a steady climb there's a good view looking back over Chippenham
Google Translation After a steady climb there's a good view looking back over Chippenham
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This photos and the next is at Nocketts Hill.
Google Translation This photos and the next is at Nocketts Hill.
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Nearly back to Lacock, this development is in Bewley Lane, North of Lacock
Google Translation Nearly back to Lacock, this development is in Bewley Lane, North of Lacock
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This and the next photo:
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Lacock
This chapel, across the river at the foot of Bowden Hill, was opened in 1863 at a ceremony attended by 700 people, who afterwards took tea in the adjacent field. In the 20th century the congregation declined and in the 1970s the Methodists held their services in the United Reform Church in the village.
Google Translation This and the next photo:
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Lacock
This chapel, across the river at the foot of Bowden Hill, was opened in 1863 at a ceremony attended by 700 people, who afterwards took tea in the adjacent field. In the 20th century the congregation declined and in the 1970s the Methodists held their services in the United Reform Church in the village.
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The clock tower, Lacock Abbey
Google Translation The clock tower, Lacock Abbey
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Lacock Abbey
Google Translation Lacock Abbey