Tag: Whitchurch Canonicorum

Whitchurch Canonicorum

by Tess of the Vale, posted in Walking

From the capital of the vast lowlands of the Marshwood Vale, venture deep into the wild landscape of West Dorset. Pass through Abbotts Wootton, a tiny hamlet once centred on an impressive manor house owned by Abbotsbury Abbey, its ruins now a window. Climb into the woodlands that formed the heart of Cricklade Park, the … Continue reading Whitchurch Canonicorum

Shave Cross

by Tess of the Vale, posted in Walking

Delve deep into the patchwork fields of the Marshwood Vale. Starting at a medieval site where monks once prepared themselves for the end of their pilgrimage to Saint Wite, sink into the valley, surrounded by a number of ancient hillforts. Follow the footsteps of the pilgrims from the Shave Cross Inn along the river banks … Continue reading Shave Cross