Welcome to Lockeridge Dene

Lockeridge Dene is a beautiful nature reserve located in the heart of Wiltshire. The reserve is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The reserve is particularly known for its ancient woodland, which is home to a variety of rare and endangered species. Visitors can explore the reserve on foot, taking in the stunning scenery and enjoying the peace and tranquility of this hidden gem.

One of the most striking features of Lockeridge Dene is its rich history. The reserve is home to a number of ancient monuments, including the famous Fyfield Down barrows. These prehistoric burial mounds are thought to date back to the Neolithic period, and are a fascinating insight into the lives of our ancestors. Visitors can also explore the remains of an Iron Age hillfort, which once stood on the site of the reserve. This rich history adds an extra layer of interest to an already fascinating destination.

Finally, Lockeridge Dene is a great place to visit for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. The reserve is a peaceful oasis, where visitors can relax and unwind in the midst of nature. Whether you're looking for a quiet walk in the woods, a picnic with friends and family, or simply a place to sit and contemplate the beauty of the natural world, Lockeridge Dene is the perfect destination. So why not plan a visit today and discover the magic of this unique and special place for yourself?

Local Schools

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Kennet Valley Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Ind	Lockeridge Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4EL 01672861643 School Website
Preshute Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Hann-Perkins	High Street Manton Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4HH 01672512754 School Website
Marlborough College Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Moelwyn-Hughes	Marlborough College Bath Road Marlborough Wiltshire Wiltshire SN8 1PA 1672892400 School Website
Oare Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gudrun Osborn	Cold Blow Oare Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4JL 01672562256 School Website
St Johns Marlborough Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Tucker	Granham Hill Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4AX 01672516156 School Website
Marlborough St Mary's Ce Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Crossman	Ducks Meadow Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4BX 1672513101 School Website
St Francis School Other Independent School Ages:1-13 Head Teacher Mr David Lee	Marlborough Road Pewsey Wiltshire SN9 5NT 1672563228 School Website
Pewsey Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Gilbert	Wilcot Road Pewsey Wiltshire SN9 5EJ 01672562083 School Website
Pewsey Vale School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Neil Pritchard	Wilcot Road Pewsey Wiltshire SN9 5EW 01672565000 School Website
Woodborough Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Brewis	Broad Street Pewsey Wiltshire SN9 5PL 1672851305 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pewsey North Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5ER 4.53 Miles

Bedwyn The Knapp, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 5RD 8.32 Miles

Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 11.08 Miles

Hungerford Station Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DY 12.17 Miles

Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 14.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Merlin Car Service 01672 861000 Elm Tree Park, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PS 1.35 Miles
Blueline Private Hire 01672 861300 Elm Tree Park, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PS 1.35 Miles
Brents Cars 01672 512801 78B High St, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HF 2.56 Miles
Kayze Cars 01672 514556 Old Lion Court/High St, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ 2.62 Miles
Arrow Private Hire Ltd 01672 515555 42 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ 2.62 Miles
Arrow Private Hire 01672 515567 Lloran House, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ 2.62 Miles
Marlborough Radio Cars 01672 511088 9 St Johns Close, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1JX 2.74 Miles
Marlborough Taxis 01672 512786 Pelhams Ct/London Rd, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2AG 3.08 Miles
P D Taxis 01672 511884 7 Five Stiles Rd, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4BD 3.20 Miles
Brent's Cars 01672 512801 6 Queens Way, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4BH 3.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn8 Lockeridge Marlborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kennet And Avon Medical Partnership 01672 512187	George Lane Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4BY
Pewsey Surgery	High Street Pewsey Wiltshire SN9 5AQ
Pewsey Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	High Street Pewsey SN9 5AQ
Pewsey - Covid Local Vaccination Service	18 High Street Pewsey SN9 5AG
Burbage Surgery 01672 810566	9 The Sprays Burbage Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 3TA

Local Stores

Pewsey
High Street
Pewsey
Wiltshire
SN9 5AQ
01672 564411
Store Website
4.76 miles

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SPAR Pewsey
12 North Street
Pewsey
SN9 5EX
01672 563614
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Pet Practice
George Lane Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4BY 01672 511021 marlborough@petpractice.co.uk Website 2.82 miles

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Riverside Veterinary Centre
Pelhams Court London Road Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 2AG 01672 514875 marlboroughvets@btconnect.com Website 3.13 miles
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Drove Vets - Marlborough Veterinary Surgery
51 London Road Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 2AJ 01672 512043 Marlborough@drovevets.co.uk Website 3.44 miles

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Belmont Veterinary Clinic
Salisbury Road Business Park Salisbury Road Pewsey Wiltshire SN9 5PZ 01672 563413 info@belmonthousevets.co.uk Website 5.12 miles
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Macqueen Veterinary Centre
1 Waller Road Hopton Park Devizes Wiltshire SN10 2GH 01380 728505 mail@macqueenvets.com Website 7.99 miles
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Drove Farm Vets
252 Croft Road Wroughton Swindon Wiltshire SN1 4RW 01793 501499 office@drovefarmvets.co.uk Website 9.29 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Avebury Loop
1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 3.19 miles

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Avebury Windmill Hill
This Walk Starts At The National Trust Avebury Car Park, Takes You Through The Village, With An Opportunity To Divert And Walk The Stones. There Is Also A Cafe And A Number Of National Trust Museums To Visit In Avebury. From Here You Climb Up To The Hill Fort On Windmill Hill With Its Views Across The Countryside, Before Descending To The Nature Reserve And Village Of Yatesbury. The Final Stretch Is Past The Long Barrow And Stone Avenue Back To Avebury. 1 Beckhampton Rd Beckhampton Marlborough SN8 1QT 3.19 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park.

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Pewsey Wharf
Walk Along The Canal Pewsey Wharf Marlborough Road Lancashire 4.00 miles

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Savernake Forest
The Old Forest Of Savernake Is Derived From Ancient Wood Pasture Management, And Has Many Veteran Trees. The Forest Extends To 1100 Hectares (2750 Acres) Most Of Which Is Classified As A Special Site Of Scientific Interest (Sssi) As Well As Being Registered As An Important Historic Park. Long Harry Marlborough Lancashire SN8 3HW 4.21 miles

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Beckhampton Gallops
Private Land No Footpath! But The Owner Allows Dog Walkers After 12.30Pm Prohibited ?? Before As Racehorses Are Excercised. Beautiful Countryside Open Fields Cut Grass A Dogs Paradise Really. Plenty Of Parking In A Lay-By Just Along Side, You Can Cross The Race Track But Do Not Walk On It! This Land Is Amazing &Amp; We’Re Very Lucky To Be Allowed On There However Some Are Ruining It By Not Cleaning Up After There Dog And It’S A Hazard For The Horses. A4 Calne Lancashire SN11 8WP 4.42 miles Parking In Lay-By Very Popular So You’Ll See It. If You Get To The Pub You’Ve Gone To Far

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Cherhill White Horse
A Strenuous Walk With Amazing Views At The Top, Sometimes Cows Although They Are Totally Used To People If There Just Ignored, Never Seen Sheep Up Here, But Someone Has Said There Are Sheep Occasionally. You Can Walk From Here All The Way To Beckhampton Gallops Its About 5 Miles But Really Lovely Walk, With Green Open Countryside And Spectacular Views. You Can Join The Wansdyke Here. A4 Lancashire 6.44 miles Parking Is Limited Sadly, And The Parking Available Is In The Form Of Laybys On The Side Of The Road (Caution!! Road Is Extremely Fast &Amp; Busy Cross With Caution!!!)

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