Friday 31 July 2009

Travel Photos - Wiltshire, UK


This is my home, it has been since 2003. I've worked for Wiltshire based companies for over 20 years but only took the plunge to move here a few years ago. A far cry from Birmingham! Probably rather disappointingly, I haven't got any decent photos of Stonehenge or Avebury or Salisbury Cathedral but I'm determined to get some one day, honest!

The countryside here is amazing, great places for riding (Helen loves this) and cycling, one of my passions - both road and mountain biking are equally accommodated here. Quiet lanes with little traffic or steep, chalky tracks off Salisbury Plain, take your pick.



Crop circles are another thing that Wiltshire is famous for - I'm not too sure about these but they pop up all over the place - the one above appeared not too far from us in 2009. They come in all shapes and sizes with people travelling from miles around to see them.



We also have some great country pubs such as the Kings Arms in all Cannings (http://www.kingsarmsallcannings.co.uk/) or the Millstream in Marden (http://www.the-millstream.co.uk/). The Kings Arms serves great food and wins prizes for its Beer - Wadworths 6X is my favourite. The Millstream has a lovely garden, is quite a bit more pricey but is great for an afternoons drink in the summer sunshine or a meal on a special occasion.



Walking on the Marlborough Downs or in the Pewsey Vale is wonderful and we often take Herbie (our dog) out there for long walks, it's such an idyllic place and the scenery is just so varied.





We love Wiltshire, wide open spaces, nice people, great pubs, we couldn't ask for anything more!