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North Wiltshire Rivers Route |
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Description |
 This is a an excellent, largely off road, cycling and walking path that runs along National Cycle Route 4 from Melksham to Avebury. It takes you to historic towns and villages, along delightful rivers and through some splendid Wiltshire countryside.
The route starts by the River Avon in Melksham and heads towards the historic village of Lacock where you will find the National Trust owned Lackock Abbey.. The route continues through Chippenham where you can enjoy another riverside stretch along the River Avon and then along the River Marden to Calne. The final section takes you through Cherhill, where you will pass the Cherhill White Horse, and then onto Avebury with its fascinating ancient stones. You can explore the site of the Avebury Stones using google street view below.
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Distance | 25 miles (40 km) |
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Difficulty | *** |
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Joining Routes | Avebury Stones, Cherhill White Horse, Lackock Abbey and Village, Melksham |
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Memory Map Route | North Wiltshire Rivers Route.mmo (right click - 'Save As') |
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GPX File | North Wiltshire Rivers Route.gpx (right click - 'Save As')
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Route Photos |  |  |  |  | Footbridge over the River Avon, Melksham | Bridge over River Avon at the Wharf, Lacock | Lacock Abbey | River Avon, Chippenham |  |  |  |  | Hazeland Millpool | Bridge near Calne | Cherhill white horse - created in 1780 | Avebury Stones |
 Photos are copyrighted by their owners
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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
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