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Mere Walking Group are venturing out again in November (all welcome). We are taking the bus from Mere to Gillingham, then walking back to Mere. The route is part of the SlowWays project to promote off-road walking routes between towns, … Continued

We were delighted to catch up with some of the walkers from the Teddy Bears Picnic walk this week, and present them with their badges for completing the walk. If you still haven’t received your badge, please do get in … Continued

After a long, long time – we have received the badges for the Teddy Bear Picnic Walkers. We shall try to distribute them this week. If you were on the walk and don’t get you badges – phone John on … Continued

This walk starts at The Fox & Hounds pub in East Knoyle – a thatched pub dating back to the 1400s – and takes you back to Mere. You can take the Connect 2 bus (Mere TaxiBuzz) to the pub, … Continued

This approx. 5 mile walk from Mere to Gillingham takes you along an old drove and up over Bowridge, taking in some glorious views. It enters Gillingham via the Bay area, giving a very different perspective on the town. A … Continued

This lovely walk around nearby East Knoyle via Mackintosh Davidson Wood offers woodland, quaint villages and great views. Print off the map and allow about two hours for the walk. You can park near the gateway entrance to the Woods … Continued

As part of Healthy Mere walking’s programme of events, Mere Footpath Group held the first ever Teddy Bear’s picnic on Wednesday 18th August.  The event was a great success with 41 grandparents, parents, and children enjoying a short walk around … Continued

A guided family walk in Mere of approx 1 mile, with picnic lunch provided for you and your children. A free, fun and healthy activity for your family to share. Look out for the teddy bears hidden along the way! … Continued

In the June walk, a group of 19 walked a 4 mile circuit from the Bourton White Lion, passing Bourton Mill and Silton Mill and enjoying lovely views, meadows and woodland paths.   Thanks to Pam and Roger Laidler for leading, and … Continued

The Guardian newspaper recently featured The Mid Wilts Way as one of its ’10 great walking trails where you won’t see a soul’. They say: “Has any footpath been better named to avoid hard usage? Imagine proudly announcing: “I’m going … Continued