# 🥾 Walk 515 - Pewsey, Pewsey Hill and Pewsey White Horse

Saturday 7th May: After a delay due to a cow on the train line, five of us set off on our trip on the Whitehorse trail. The sun was shining and the walkers were full of energy after dropping into the local bakery whilst waiting for the train. After quickly leaving Pewsey we headed towards Manningford Abbot on footpaths and quiet lanes. First stop was an old mill on the River Avon. The mill is now a very impressive 4 story residence. Next stop was at the little church that was next to the impressive Manor House. We then started our gradual climb to Pewsey Hill with the sight of many new born lambs, including triplets.

We then made our way to the Pewsey White horse, one group taking the easy route and another group climbing up the sharp hill to the whitehorse. Lunch was had overlooking the Pewsey Whitehorse and the Pewsey Vales. Wonderful views were enjoyed as we munched our vegemite sandwiches.

![Pewsey Hill and Fyfield Down.](https://www.berksww.org.uk/scrapbooks/volume40/images/climbing_pewsey_hill.jpg)

We then headed towards the long barrow and we had great views of red kites, below us, soaring in the drafts and with the sun highlighting the colour of their plumes. The long barrow was covered in bright purple orchids and fortunately the cows, which like to stand on the barrow, were nowhere to be seen. We then started our descent towards Milton Lilbourne where we checked out the marvellous old manor houses and had a quick visit to the 12th Century church.

After checking out the church we made our way to Pewsey where we finished our walk at the community cafe where we enjoyed our afternoon tea; well worth a visit if you like home made cakes.

![The little church at Manningford Manor House.](https://www.berksww.org.uk/scrapbooks/volume40/images/church_at_manningford.jpg)

![The church at Milton Lilbourne.](https://www.berksww.org.uk/scrapbooks/volume40/images/church_at_milton_lilbourne.jpg)

*Thank you to Ian for leading this walk and writing it up.*

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