Welcome to the Vale of Pewsey in Wiltshire

The Vale of Pewsey - one of the most beautiful and unspoilt places in the UK, just waiting to be explored!

Whether you are looking for an active walking or cycling break, or perhaps a canal holiday, the Pewsey Vale has it all.  As a Walkers are Welcome destination, the Vale has varied and good quality walking, with plenty of documented walking routes for you to follow.  We also have ideas for your walking or cycling holiday to help you plan your visit.

With unique and welcoming places to stay, friendly and atmospheric places to eat, drink and shop, as well as a lively and varied events scene, there's a lot for you to enjoy.

The Vale of Pewsey is located in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape and is at the heart of the Great West Way, the south of England's premier touring route.

Have a look at our map of walking routes across the Vale of Pewsey!

Our long-distance walking, cycling and riding route - the Pewsey Vale Circular Way - is now available!  Just one of our itineraries for you to plan when you Discover Pewsey Vale.

Our video shows just some of the fabulous scenery and quirky things to see along the Pewsey Vale Circular Way.

We've put together a selection of walking and cycling itineraries for you, following well-used tracks and taking you off on local detours that you otherwise wouldn't know about.  If you love getting out in the great outdoors, then look no further!

Ranging from one-day up to a week and beyond, there are routes and activities planned for you.  With lots of ideas on where to eat, where to stay and local transport options, our itineraries provide you with all the information you need to plan your visit to the beautiful Vale of Pewsey.

Explore the Vale of Pewsey - find out about its beautiful landscape, villages, places to stay, things to do and ancient history.  Accessible by GWR train services, just an hour from London Paddington, in the heart of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape and the Great West Way®.

Home to an eclectic mix of cafes, showrooms, workshops and shops, Woodborough Yard is located on the edge of pretty Woodborough village. 

With fantastic walking, friendly independent businesses, free parking and a beautiful location - it's a must-see for anyone visiting the Vale of Pewsey.

It's also a great refreshment stop if you are doing our cycle routes or our Woodborough walking route.

Plan your visit now!  Updated for 2024 - 2025, find out about the Vale of Pewsey and the unique accommodation you can stay in.  Whether it's traditional B&B, quirky or cosy self-catering, staying on a working farm or on the canal, wild camping or glamping under the stars, there's lots of choice.

The Vale of Pewsey - a place that is quintessential England - rolling countryside, country lanes, thatched cottages, magnificent wildlife, white horses carved into the hills, crop circles, spectacular views and plenty of space.  Find out more in our video.

Get local insider knowledge about what to look out for on our many local walking routes by watching our series of videos.

Go to the Insider Guides.

This beautiful map of the Vale of Pewsey was created in 1808 and you can use it to explore the history of the Vale - from prehistory through to modern times.

Find out more about the historic sites of the Vale of Pewsey.

Our thanks go to the Pewsey Area Board at Wiltshire Council for funding the online version of the map.

Located in the beautiful village of Wilton, The Cattle Shed is home to a range of independent shops and workshops, including upholstery and reupholstery, food and products for your dog, art, photography, craft workshops, homeware and gifts.  On a working farm, and with free all day parking, The Cattle Shed has views up the hill to Wilton Windmill and is just yards away from The Swan Inn.  Make a day of it - a visit to The Cattle Shed, lunch at The Swan and then a walk up to Wilton Windmill, which also takes in Crofton Beam Engines and the Roman road.

Support our local businesses and shop online!  Visit the Vale of Pewsey Online Market.

Latest News & Views from the Pewsey Vale

Woodland & Windmill Walk

This circular walk is delightful! It starts and ends at The Swan Inn in Wilton and takes you up to Wilton Windmill, through Bedwyn and Wilton Brails (which are woodland) and then back across fields into Wilton village. It's about ...

Butterflies, Cowslips & Hawthorn

What a glorious spring we have been enjoying! Even in this warm, calm weather, with no strong winds or heavy downpours, it reminds us that the seasons for any of the spectacular nature displays are short and really shouldn't be ...

Walks for People who like Unusual Landmarks

There are plenty of unusual landmarks in the Vale of Pewsey and here are a few walks that take in some of them. Walk the Wootton Rivers walk to see two unusual landmarks - the steeple with Jack Spratt's clock ...

Wolfhall in the Pewsey Vale

With the current BBC TV series, 'Wolf Hall: The Mirror & The Light', a novel by the late Hilary Mantel, there has been lots of interest in Wolfhall's location and its history. Wolfhall is a manor house just outside the ...

Local Poet Launches Book

Have you seen our video taking you all around the Pewsey Vale or the one of 'The Blind Photographer', a poem written by Ewen Cameron (Lord Cameron of Dillington)? Both videos were narrated by a local Pewsey Vale resident, Andrew ...

Two Sails on the Windmill!

As any recent visitors will have noticed, there are two sails are missing from Wilton Windmill. In mid-September the team was milling successfully when suddenly there was a loud crack followed by splinters of wood falling down from above. They ...

Circling Back to the Vale of Pewsey

Our thanks to Tim Baynes, a Wiltshire artist and lover of the Vale of Pewsey, for this beautiful article. ‘A restless sky, Beneath distant grumpy hills Somewhere young greens are stirring, Lights from clouds create different bolts of green, We ...

Spectacular Views with Hedley Thorne

Walker and video-maker, Hedley Thorne, takes us on a journey across the Pewsey Downs in this fabulous video recently released on his YouTube Channel - Hills & Hillforts. The views are stunning. Hedley is supported by YouTuber, Warren Brand, and ...

The Romantic Vale: The Magic of the Pewsey Vale

Artist, Tim Baynes, visited the Vale of Pewsey and has become completely smitten! Here, in this article, he describes how important the Vale is in our ancient and modern history and why it is so remarkable. Yellow train from Alton ...

Bike Repair Stand Now Available!

A bike repair stand has been installed in Pewsey. You can find it in Goddard Road, just in front of the Pewsey Parish Council Office, close to the Bouverie Hall. What3Words is ///walkway.compacts.wriggle The bike repair stand has handles to ...

National Grid Work This Year

As of October 2024, the work has now been completed and closure notices have been removed. During 2024 National Grid will be upgrading the overhead electricity line between Bramley in Hampshire to Melksham in Wiltshire. The project involves both the ...

Secrets of the Bruce Tunnel

On the Kennet & Avon Canal, between Crofton Lock and Wootton Top Lock you'll find the Bruce Tunnel - the only 'proper' tunnel on the Kennet & Avon Canal (there are two at Sydney Gardens in Bath which are just ...

Have a look at our Visitor News Archive for all our blogs and posts from over the years