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
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
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
While you are out walking, please do not feed any horses – especially those in the Burton Grange fields. This is not only for their safety but yours, as they may bite when food is offered (especially the big white … Continued
B E T H M O O N 23 January – 21 February Exhibition live from 10am on 23 January 2021 https://messumswiltshire.com/exhibitions/online-exhibition-beth-moon-oaks-of-england/ For over a decade Beth Moon has been documenting the biggest, oldest and rarest trees in the … Continued