Walks around Holt Wiltshire
This worthy Wiltshire village is located close to Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge Park and Melksham in an attractive part of the county. Walking highlights include the nearby Kennet and Avon Canal, the River Avon and two fine National Trust properties located in an around the village.
This walk from the village visits the National Trust's Courts Garden before heading north to visit Great Chalfield Manor. The two sites are great for a peaceful stroll in beautiful, historical surroundings.
The walk starts in the village where you can explore the beautiful Courts Garden.
Here you'll find water gardens, herbaceous borders and some beautifully crafted topiary.
The route then follows footpaths north to Great Chalfield where you'll find a fine medieval manor house surrounded by lovely gardens. There's terraces, topiary houses, a gazebo and a lily pond to see here.
Holt Wiltshire Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Holt Wiltshire
- Bradford on Avon Canal and River Walk - The West Wiltshire town of Bradford on Avon is a great place for walkers, officially recognised as a Walkers are Welcome town
- Bradford on Avon to Devizes Canal Walk - This walk follows a section of the Kennet and Avon Canal from Bradford on Avon to Devizes
- Melksham - This Wiltshire town has some lovely waterside walking trails along the tranquil River Avon and the Kennet and Avon Canal to the south
- Trowbridge Park and River Walk - A short circular walk through Trowbridge Park and along the River Biss.
The walk starts in Trowbridge Park, just to the east of the train station - Clanger Wood - This walk explores Clanger and Picket Wood near Heywood and Trowbridge in Wiltshire.
- Barton Farm Country Park - This delightful country park is conveniently situated near Bradford On Avon town centre
- Southwick Country Park - Southwick Country Park is a popular place for walkers with a series of well laid out walking paths linking a series of fields
- Avoncliff - A circular walk from Avoncliff, visiting the impressive Avoncliff Aqueduct, the Kennet and Avon Canal and the River Avon.
You can start the walk from the car park on the south side of the river in Avoncliff - Dundas Aqueduct - This waterside walk visits the impressive Dundas Aqueduct in Somerset
- Corsham Court - Follow footpaths across Corsham Park on this walk near Chippenham
- Lacock Abbey and Village - Explore the picturesque streets and historic buildings of Lacock Village before a visit to the beautiful Lacock Abbey set within its own delightful woodland grounds.
- Chippenham to Calne Railway Path - This is a nice easy cycle or walk along the disused railway path from Chippenham to Calne
- Chippenham to Lacock Walk - A walk from Chippenham, through the countryside to the lovely Lacock Abbey and Village
- Bath Canal Walk - This is a popular walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal from Bath to Bradford on Avon
- Bath Skyline Walk - Enjoy wonderful views of the city of Bath on this popular circular walk
- Bowood House - This Georgian country house is located on the edge of the North Wessex Downs, near the Wiltshire town of Calne
- Norton St Philip - This charming Somerset village includes a historic church and a notable ancient pub which dates back to the 14th century
- Browns Folly - This walk visits Brown's Folly near Bathford and Monkton Farleigh on the Somerset/Wiltshire border.
Pubs/Cafes
Head to the Old Ham Tree for some post walk refreshments. The 18th century pub is located in a nice spot close to the village green. They serve quality dishes which you can enjoy a pleasant garden area. You can find them at postcode BA14 6PY.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head south west and you can enjoy easy waterside walks along the Kennet and Avon Canal and the River Avon in Bradford on Avon.
To the north west there's the worthy village of Monkton Farleigh where you can explore the attractive estate of the 18th century Monkton Farleigh Manor House. The circular walk also visits South Wraxall with its 15th century manor house. Just to the north west of the village you can climb to Bathford Hill and visit Brown's Folly. The 19th century tower is surrounded by a nature reserve with woodland, wildlife and countryside views.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Wiltshire Walks page.
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Holt The Walk, Courts Gardens, Holt, Wiltshire
The Courts House from the Entrance Gate. The house was built in 1720 was the home of a wealthy clothier from nearby Bradford-on-Avon, at the time a prosperous wool town. It served as the village law court where cloth weavers could settle their disputes.
Hot Border in The Courts Garden View towards Holt Church in background. House is to right of photo.
The Old Ham Tree Inn, Ham Green
Great Chalfield Manor gardens
Great Chalfield Manor and Church. The church is dedicated to All Saints and was built during the 14th, 15th and late 18th centuries and restored in 1914 by C H Biddulph-Pinchard.
Great Chalfield Manor. "Here is one of the most perfect examples of the late medieval English manor house" says Pevsner ("Wiltshire", 1963).
Arched Gateway at Great Chalfield Manor. Manor house and associated buildings were built between 1465-1460 for Thomas Tropnell and restored between 1905-12 by Sir Harold Brakspear for Robert Fuller. The building is Grade I listed. The property was given to the National Trust in 1943.