Wiltshire

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 Pooh sticks, and views of traditional English countryside are just some of the highlights along the way.

Near to

Lacock

Start point

Hither Way car park

Trail information

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Difficulty*

Accessibility**

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 1.3 (km: 2.08)

Duration 30 mins

Dog friendly***

*A short walk mostly on pavements. For further details, please see Terrain section.
**This short walk is mostly paved but there is a field to cross with two stiles on entry and exit.
***Dogs welcome on this walk.

Water works and footpath diversions

There are water works taking place between Lacock and Reybridge until September 2025. This does not affect the village walk, pleasure garden walk or lovers walk, but you may notice some diversions around the wider landscape.

Address
Hither Way, Lacock, SN15 2LG
Directions via Google Maps
By bus
Faresaver X34/First 234 Chippenham to Frome (passing Melksham train station, close Chippenham train station and close Trowbridge train station).
By train
Chippenham train station, 3 miles (4.8km).
On foot
Surrounding network of footpaths, including route beside Wiltshire & Berkshire Canal.
By road
3 miles (4.8km) south of Chippenham. M4, exit junction 17, signposted to Chippenham (A350). Follow A350 (signposted Poole/Warminster) until you reach Lacock, then follow signs for main car park.
Total stages: 9
Total stages: 9
Start point
Hither Way car park
Stage 1
From the main car park entrance cross Hither Way and take the signposted path through the trees to the village.
Stage 2
Pass the entrance to Lacock Abbey and the Fox Talbot Museum on your right.
Stage 3
At the old Tithe Barn turn right into East Street and then right again into Church Street.
Stage 4
Just before St Cyriac’s church, turn left into a small lane called Nethercote.
Stage 5
At the packhorse bridge, over the Bide Brook, bear right and continue up the lane to the end.
Stage 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.
Stage 7
Turn left along the pavement and continue ahead to the village. This was the old main road before the building of the bypass.
Stage 8
Cross the town bridge over the Bide Brook and continue ahead up West Street.
Stage 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 point
Hither Way car park
Trail map
Lacock village walk map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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