Vale of Pewsey

Valley in Wiltshire

England

Vale of Pewsey

Freight Train Aggregates train passing Manningford Bruce. — Freight Train Credit: Wayland Smith

The Vale of Pewsey is a beautiful valley located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated between the Marlborough Downs to the east and the Salisbury Plain to the west, this picturesque area covers approximately 15 miles in length. The valley is named after the village of Pewsey, which lies at its heart.

The Vale of Pewsey is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, open fields, and charming rural landscapes. The River Avon flows through the valley, adding to its scenic appeal. The valley is also home to a number of small villages and hamlets, each with its own unique character and charm.

The area is steeped in history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. The ancient landscape is dotted with archaeological sites, including burial mounds, hill forts, and stone circles. One of the most notable landmarks in the valley is the ancient mound known as Tan Hill, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The Vale of Pewsey is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The valley is crisscrossed with footpaths and bridleways, offering ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also a popular destination for birdwatching, with a wide variety of species to be spotted in the fields, woodlands, and wetlands of the valley.

Overall, the Vale of Pewsey is a truly idyllic and tranquil location, providing a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Its natural beauty, rich history, and peaceful atmosphere make it a hidden gem in the heart of Wiltshire.

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Vale of Pewsey Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.34787/-1.8085531 or Grid Reference SU1360. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Freight Train

Aggregates train passing Manningford Bruce.

Wayland Smith

Field off Dragon Lane

Field and trees near Pewsey.

Wayland Smith

Manningford Halt railway station (site), Wiltshire

Opened in 1932 by the Great Western Railway on the line from Newbury to Taunton, this minor Halt closed in 1966. View west towards Woodborough and Taunton. The short wooden platforms were in the immediate foreground and no trace apparently remains

Nigel Thompson

Working the fields

Colin Bates

Manningford Bruce

Houses on Primrose Lane viewed across paddocks with plentiful dandelions.

Andrew Smith

The railway, Manningford Bruce

Viewed from one of the area's several pedestrian level crossings. Ragwort makes a colourful addition to the trackside.

Andrew Smith

Farmland, Pewsey

A crop of wheat to the north of the railway which is crossed by a public footpath using a level crossing. The route through the crop hadn't been reinstated. The scarp of the Pewsey Downs is just visible in the background.

Andrew Smith

Rough grazing near Wilcot

The house in the distance is in the next square. Is that a dog running through the grazing land to the left? Too late, we've gone. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Castle Cary at 1550.

Graham Horn

Kennet : Ploughed Field

Looking towards a field off the railway in Kennet near Pewsey.

Lewis Clarke

Kennet : Grassy Fields

Looking across the grassy fields and crops growing from a passing train.

Lewis Clarke

Kennet : grassy field

A grassy field beside the railway line in Wiltshire.

Lewis Clarke

Steam train at Sharcott, Wiltshire.

Steam train passing Sharcott. The locomotive is a 4-6-2 class A1 number 60163 "Tornado". Photograph by : Vaughan Gallois.

Vaughan Gallois

Through the Corn

A London bound HST passing a cornfield at Sharcott, Wiltshire in the summer of 2010. Photo by : Vaughan Gallois.

Vaughan Gallois

Ploughed field, Sharcott

This is the large field the corner of which is shown in SU1559 : New barns, Ayrshire Farm, Pewsey; it also appears in late summer in SU1459 : Kennet : Ploughed Field. View from a train on the main line between Pewsey and Westbury.

Derek Harper

Pasture, Manningford Bruce

With scattered buildings to the north of the village. Taken from a train on the main line just west of the site of Manningford Halt.

Derek Harper

Manningford Bohune Common

The field adjoins, on the left, The Plantation. The bellcote of SU1259 : All Saints Church, Manningford Bohune can just be seen to the left of the pylon (which is actually some way beyond).

Derek Harper

Wheat field, Pewsey

Although the field occupies most of this view, the picture shows a distant glimpse of the escarpment of Martinsell Hill to the east of the Pewsey Downs SU1663.

Peter S