Introduction

This booklet is intended to assist those wishing to explore the countryside in and around the village of Potterne by using the ancient Byways, Bridleways and Footpaths, the walks can be enjoyed by the experienced walker, the amateur naturalist or a family out for a picnic, but it is well to remember that these are country walks and they can be wet and muddy in places during bad weather. No specialised equipment is necessary but a good pair of walking shoes in summer or boots in winter would be an advantage.
The sketch maps and accompanying note should be sufficient to allow any one to follow these walks, however, for the enthusiastic walker Ordnance Survey maps numbers ST 86/96, ST 85/95, SU 06/16 and SU 05/15 cover all these walks and the surrounding countryside.
All these walks range from approximately 3 miles to about 12 miles in length and with but one exception start at the George & Dragon in the centre of the village, the one exception starting from the lay-by a few meters North of The Bell Inn opposite Sandfield House, for those who are strangers to the district the map references given at the head of each walk will help you to locate your starting point.
In the text for each walk reference is made to path numbers, (is. PP.No.47) being the path shown on the definitive map (Not the Ordnance Survey Map) and the definitive statement as Potterne Path number 47.
Copies of the definitive map are available from Wiltshire County Council offices at Trowbridge should any reader wish to purchase copies.
Path numbers are quoted in the text so that when traversing any of these walks a path is found to be obstructed or-impassable it may be drawn to the attention of the Parish Council, however should anyone wish to do so would they please follow these simple guide lines:

i. Unless it is an emergency make your report in writing.
ii. Quote the path number, these are given in the text of each walk.
iii. Where possible give the map reference to identify the area of obstruction.