Wigglywalks - Wootton Rivers to Pewsey

A walk featuring Wootton Rivers, Martinsell Hill, the Kennet & Avon Canal towpath, the Buckleaze Conservation Area and the Scotchel Nature Reserve.

Use the Connect2 Wiltshire bus line 3.
When booking your journey ask to be dropped at the Royal Oak Public House, Wootton Rivers.

Wait for the Connect2 Wiltshire bus at the Co-op supermarket in Pewsey town centre. Once off the bus, look for the road immediately opposite the Royal Oak signed 'Clench'. Go along this lane and take the road leading off to the right signed East Wick. Stay on this road, uphill, past East Wick Farm on the right. At the junction just past the farm turn right. The road becomes steep and at the top of the hill enter the parking area on the left, go through the gate in the far right hand corner of the car park. The path follows the line of the trees and you are now on Martinsell Hill.

Stay on the well-worn path, keeping to the edge of the hill and enjoy magnificent views of Pewsey Vale. Go through the gates and past the line of earth works on your right and look for a gate in the fence on your left. Go through the gate and head diagonally down hill towards a cluster of bushes. The path continues dwon, go left to a large gate that opens onto a lane.

At the house on the right, West Wick House, the lane has a firm surface. Continue along this lane until you come to the canal. Access the canal through the gate on the left. Go left again under the bridge. Beyond the bridge to the right is the Jones Mill Nature Reserve. This makes a pleasant diversion and the path can easily be re-joined at the end of the field.

Turn right onto the canal towpath and follow the towpath back to Pewsey - passing Pain's Bridge.

Find out more about the Connect2 bus service and download a printable guide and map to this walk from Wootton Rivers to Pewsey.

Getting there

Public transport: Connect2 Wiltshire offer flexible bus services to wherever you would like to start your walk. Download the attached guide and map to find out more details and booking information.