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Last broadcast on Thu, 11 Jun 2009, 15:02 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Clare Balding explores walks that are good for the mind, body and soul.
Clare walks in Wiltshire with the 'modern-day Troubadours' who have been singing for their supper as they tramp the length and breadth of Britain. After studying The Canterbury Tales from his university desk, Will decided he needed to experience the route on foot, a journey that has now expanded to walking across Britain with school friends Ed and Ginger.
It is a full time expedition, in which they travel on foot and live outside, getting them right to the soul of the land. They hope the folk music of yesteryear they play will ancient rekindle memories and knowledge.
Clare Balding with Ed and Will
Walk Details
Distance: 6 Miles approx.
Landscape: Footpaths through rolling hills.
Start Point: Knap Hill.
End Point: Avebury Stone Circle.
How to get there: Head north from Alton Barnes, parking available at site. Nearest train station Pewsey then 30 minute walk to start point.
Points of interest: White Horse trail, long barrows, Avebury Stone circle.
Map: Marlborough & Savernake Forest (OS Landranger Map 156).
Walk in Brief: Start at Knap Hill and head towards Adam's Grave. Across towards white horse and head north towards Silbury Hill. Detour towards West Kennet Longbarrow and then back towards Silbury Hill and on to Avebury stone circle.
Broadcasts
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Sat 6 Jun 200906:07
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Thu 11 Jun 200915:02
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