Lacock village walk
This easy walk takes you around the beautiful medieval village of Lacock and explores some of the off-the-beaten-track paths within easy reach of the village centre. Picturesque cottages, a bridge over the ford for playing 'poohsticks' and views of traditional English countryside mean it has something for all.
Kindly written by Ian Clements
Please book ahead if you'd like to visit Lacock Abbey
The car park, abbey grounds and Stables Café at Lacock are open and you need to
book tickets before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.
Map
Start:
Hither Way car park
1
From the main car park entrance cross Hither Way and take the signposted path through the trees to the village.
2
Pass the entrance to Lacock Abbey and the Fox Talbot Museum on your right.
3
At the old Tithe Barn turn right into East Street and then right again into Church Street.
4
Just before St Cyriac’s church, turn left into a small lane called Nethercote.
5
At the packhorse bridge, over the Bide Brook, bear right and continue up the lane to the end.
6
Turn left to cross a stile into a field. Turn half right (diagonally); there are some tall poplar trees beyond the hedge ahead. You should aim about 20yd (18m) to the left of these poplars to cross the stile in the hedge.
7
Turn left along the pavement and continue ahead to the village. This was the old main road before the building of the bypass.
8
Cross the town bridge over the Bide Brook and continue ahead up West Street.
9
Turn left at the war memorial into High Street. The National Trust shop is on your left. You should now follow the outward route back to the car park.
End:
Hither Way car park
