Links
Click links below for
Local Sites Walking Sites Miscellaneous
First
and foremost, the web site of my very own village of Downton in
Wiltshire. Situated on the River Avon at the Wiltshire and Hampshire
border, the village is the ideal base for all walks featured on the
site. (Picture from www.downton.org.uk)
This
second featured site is also about the village of Downton. Whilst
the above site features present day Downton, this site, Downtonweb,
is a very well put together pictorial and factual history of the
village making superb use of photographs from as far back as the
Victorian era and right through the twentieth century. I am sure this
will be a very popular site for both residents and visitors alike,
and of extra interest to those who used to live here years ago. (Picture
from Downtonweb.com)
Next held in May, 2004. Over 250 craft and rural demonstration stalls on show, bands, dancing and entertainers, hog roasts and real cider. Many thousands of visitors and a guaranteed warm sunny day make this a great day out for locals and visitors alike. Downton Cuckoo Fair.
Next years show will be
as big and succesful as usual. If you are on holiday in the area, be
sure to check it out.
A
comprehensive, informative and enjoyable site covering all aspects
of this wonderful and unique area. By far the best site on the
internet covering New Forest history, camping, villages and visitor
information. Complete with excellent views and images of the New
Forest. Visit now to download a New
Forest Guide screensaver.
Ringwood Online Ringwood is a market town in the south-west corner of the New Forest. Site features events calender, shopping and tourist information.
This is Amesbury A comprehensive site containing a whole host of information about the town of Amesbury and the surrounding area. Amesbury is only a few minutes away from the popular world heritage site of Stonehenge.
Wiltshireway.co.uk Town guides and useful links of extra interest for those wishing to visit or move to the area.
Travel Accommodation A guide to hotel accommodation, Bed and Breakfast and guesthouses within the south of the UK. Includes other tourist information.
Welcome to Salisbury Cathedral The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Seen from miles around with its 404ft high spire, visit the official site of this fine medieval building.
Stonehenge Stonehenge stands impressively as a prehistoric monument of unique importance, a World Heritage Site, surrounded by remains of ceremonial and domestic structures - some older than the monument itself. (A pity it is merely 400 yards from one of Britain's busiest holiday routes)
Alan's Corner of Wiltshire Nice tongue in cheek site with a link to the Pewsey International Beer Race and a smart page where there may, or may not be, dots in front of your eyes - confused - have a look here.
Wiltshire pictures This excellent site has photographs of Wiltshire, England, taken over a number of years, some from a microlight and hot air balloon.
Sutton Veny Village Web Site - Sutton Veny is situated in the beautiful Wylye valley about 2 miles from the town of Warminster, in Wiltshire. The village church contains an Australian War Commission graveyard from the 1st World War, and Anzac Services are held yearly.
New Forest District Council Comprehensive site with a wealth of information for both residents and tourists of The New Forest (includes the official site of the New Forest)
Pubs That Love Dogs Many inns from within the New Forest that accept dogs.
The Cliff Top Cafe, Lynton Imagine that you are strolling around the Lynton area in Devon, and you fancy one of a choice of sixteen home-made cakes, or a lovely turkey and ham pie, where do you go?
Ceroc Salisbury Its winter, too cold and yucky to go for a walk, why not try a fusion of Jive and Salsa dancing in a nice warm hall in Wilton.
The UK's Walking Newsgroup Clicking the link loads the newsgroup in your newsreader.
The Extel Site "A group of people who enjoy a good ramble through the countryside and the occasional get together for a chat." A rambling club in the Bournemouth and New Forest area.
Walkingontheweb.co.uk Building a comprehensive guide to walking in Europe.
Getwalking.co.uk Walk routes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, accommodation, news and features for walkers of all levels.
Walking Britain Strongly featuring the National Parks, a very comprehensive and growing site.
Walking in south-east England Very good site covering from Sussex to Kent.
Knollhouse Hotel Nine superb walks in the Studland area near Swanage. All leaving from the highly recommended Knollhouse Hotel.
Walking With Ian A great site with some really nice music. Ideal if you like the hillier parts of the UK. Ian gives good insights and advice about The Peak District, North Wales, Yorkshire Dales and The Pennines.
Dee's Walks Many walks in Dorset, Hampshire, Scotland, North Wales and North Yorkshire. You will need maps as only basic descriptions on site.
Walker's Web Fancy a wander round some other area of Wiltshire or south England? Try Walkers Web, a superb site with colour diagrams and good descriptions. Also some excellent tips on using compasses and GPS satellite when walking.
Alan Rolfe's Walking Pages Alan shares walks from his home county of Hampshire and his holiday in the Lake District.
WALK Scene is a resource for those who love walking. It features Walk Guides and web-links to other walk sites.
The
Walk Zone of Sandy Saunders Details:
Travel with Sandy as he describes his exploits in walks in all the
well known 'hilly' places of the UK (Lake District, Snowdonia and
Scotland.) Also includes some walks around Sandy's home town of
Denmead in Hampshire, a trip to the Atlas Mt. and Mera Peak, Nepal.
Dorset Walks A good selection of walks taken from 'Dorset Magazine'
Very
good descriptive site
covering the whole 34 mile walk in good detail.
The Avon Valley Path (Hampshire County Council Site) Click either of the two links for information or mail me direct - it took 13 hours but I have done it!
The Clarendon Way A 24 mile walk joining the two Wessex cities of Winchester and Salisbury.
Bestwalks The Heart of England is covered on this site which features several books written by local walker Roger Seedhouse.
Badgers Heritage Superb pen & ink drawings of many places of interest that you may have seen on your walks. Most south Wessex and New Forest towns and villages are covered.
Guestbook visitors have also left the following links
Kevin Krager The home page of a site visitor from near Hudson Beach, Florida
Larrs Kappel This website visitor from Germany loves the New Forest!
The Abbey The Abbess visited the guestbook in September 99. Watch out for the mice!
YOUR SITE Mail me with details of your site. I am looking for more walking web sites, pages of local interest, and sites of general interest for enjoying the countryside with which a link can be shared. Many thanks.