Box Heritage Walk
Box recreational ground, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 08NT
This walk will be led by Julia Tye, an experienced local walk leader. The walk will consider Box's long history from Romans to Cold War impact. . Starting at the Selwyn Hall. This circular walk offers magnificent views of Box Valley in the Cotswolds National Landscape and
details related to quarrying, milling, and Brunel’s Great Western Railway (GWR).
The Trail starts at Box Rec car park and the Rock Circus is the first point of interest on Box Recreation Ground, the nearest bus stop is on the High Street. It is 4.5 miles long and has a total ascent of 537 feet allowing walkers to view the beautiful By Brook Valley from several viewpoints.
It includes parts of the village within the Box Conservation Area, an area of special architectural or historic interest the character and appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000
Location & directions
Box recreational ground, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 08NT
- Contact on day:
- Ali Warren
- Telephone number:
- +447939535932
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Booking via the Pound Arts Centre
- Booking telephone number:
- +441249701628
- Booking website:
- https://poundarts.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173656172/events
- Booking opens:
- 17 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 12 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Much of the walk follows public rights of way and footpaths. It is a moderate walk with some short, steep gradients or rough terrain and some stiles.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 3 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
