Wiltshire Walks

Box Walks & Route Maps

Box walk, Wiltshire
Box · Photo: Barry Cox

These walks explore the countryside around the village of Box in Wiltshire, combining farmland, woodland and stretches of higher ground with wide views across the Box Valley.

The landscape here is varied and undulating, with steady climbs that open out into the surrounding Cotswolds scenery.

Depending on the route, the walks pass local landmarks including Hazelbury Manor and the impressive Box Tunnel, a landmark of Brunel’s engineering, along with quieter field paths and short woodland sections that break up the more open stretches.

Both walks return to the village of Box, where The Queen’s Head provides a welcoming spot to finish after a rewarding countryside outing.

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Walk information

Box Walk 1

Walk distance
3¾ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This varied circular route explores the countryside around the pretty Wiltshire village of Box, mixing open fields, historic landmarks and a touch of woodland along the way.

First the walk heads out into the surrounding farmland before passing the handsome Hazelbury Manor, a fine old house with centuries of history.

Later, the route brushes past the impressive Box Tunnel, one of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s great engineering feats, before a short stretch through trees adds a change of scenery.

Finally, the path returns to the characterful streets of Box, rounding off this pleasant, well-rounded countryside outing.

Box Walk 1 4.1 Ratings and reviews 24 ratings · 12 reviews

Based on 24 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.1

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.6 / 5
Path condition3.4 / 5
Buggy friendly1.2 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.4 / 5
Toilet facilities1.7 / 5
Pub or café1.6 / 5
Route accuracy4.4 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelBoots recommended

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User reviews

Walker review

Intermediate, good boots needed, limited livestock, this was still muddy wet at the bottom of the valley

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Not flat

Walker review

Quite hard to follow and lots of hills. Had to turn round at top of steep hill when confronted by herd of cows with young

Walker review

Great walk and easy to follow

Walker review

Very muddy walk! Walking stick advised to assist down muddy steep slopes. We cut the route short and headed back along path by main road to avoid further mud. Overall a lovely walk, very pleasant stretch by Hazelbury Manor

Walker review

A lot of steep climbing!

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Bad timing as height of summer growth and had been raining. Paths totally overgrown so got soaking and lots of stingers. Will do again though in winter as great views. Pretty hilly.

Walker review

Lovely walk, with great views. Overall took us 2 hours. Very hilly in places. Cafe/pub in village. Free parking.

Walker review

Excellent walk

Walker review

We did this walk with our 7 and 4 year old boys who loved it. They both love trains and even saw one going through a tunnel even though it was Locdown 3 at the time! Beautiful views, a great woodland section snd paths and routes were brilliant. We also discovered a fab BMX route at Box park. Highly recommend.

Walker review

We really enjoyed this walk it had a bit of everything. The views were amazing.

Walker review

Nice walk and it even snowed halfway round - bonus for the children!! Very steep hill on this walk and some uneven footpaths so steady footwear is needed. We enjoyed this walk and will do it again. We were not sure on one part of the walk to take the wooded footpath or follow the footpath sign through the field (we took the field option) but had to climb through the fence at the end of the field to get back onto the right path. Not easy for the dog!!!

Walk information

Box Walk 2

Walk distance
4½ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This longer circular walk was put together as part of the Corsham Walking Festival and seeks to explore the area to the north east of Box that offers magnificent views of Box Valley in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Visit www.corshamwalkingfestival.org.uk to find out more about this walk - 'Box Heritage Trail'. Please be aware that there is some road walking on this route and a fair bit of hill climbing.

Refreshments:

The Queen's Head, Box

Box Walk 2 4.3 Ratings and reviews 12 ratings · 6 reviews

Based on 12 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.3

A very popular walk

Dog friendly2.9 / 5
Path condition4.1 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.6 / 5
Toilet facilities2.7 / 5
Pub or café2.4 / 5
Route accuracy4.5 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Walked the route anticlockwise, meant doing the pub about 3/4s of the way round and then only downhill to finish!

Walker review

Great walk, could get a bit muddy in wet weather. Hill worth it for the pub

Walker review

Very pleasant walk with nice mix of scenery.

Walker review

Fantastic walk, lovely views. One of my favourites so far. Be aware of a very steep climb having walked through the valley. Also, there are a number of stiles that would make this walk near impossible for wheelchair/buggy users.

Walker review

Lovely walk but maybe not on a very hot day!

Walker review

Absolutely wonderful route. Enjoyed seeing all the different areas. The woodland part was fab! The Birdcage Cafe near the end had some delicious brownies 😋

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Expanded route map for Box Walk 1, a 3.75 mile circular walk in Wiltshire