Pepperbox Hill is a National Trust location on the A36 which is very hidden but because it’s hidden it’s not very busy and a lovely place to walk. Pepperbox Hill is situated up high on the hill with amazing views.
My husband used to live in Wiltshire, and I in Hampshire, so we have driven up the A36 many times. We have never ever noticed the little track up the hill to Pepperbox Hill, and we have never even noticed the sign!
So a couple of weeks ago we wanted to pop out for a walk, we wanted somewhere quiet, with not many people, and where we could have a picnic. We checked out The National Trust website to see what was local and spotted Pepperbox Hill. Never been there before, it gave us a destination to head to.
We followed the directions, and still doubted we would find this place. There it was, up this tiny little lane, and a very steep hill, we arrived at Pepperbox Hill.
We were greeted by some really cute cows that had not long arrived here. They had their calves with them and were quite happy with us entering their field.
Look at this view, you can see for miles, and just about see Salisbury Cathedral. We stopped for our picnic and enjoyed the view, and the peace. Not a person in sight.
We carried on and followed the path through the fields, and along the muddy paths. It was the start of the lovely weather, and it was a perfect place for a weekend walk.
I have a love for rapeseed oil fields, I think they are just stunning and I love the pictures it gets. We had trouble last year finding one we could gain access to, but this year we made it! Lily was so pleased with herself for finding the path into this field for Mummy.
With my pictures done, and one happy Mummy we carried on along the path. I don’t have a clue where this path went, but we just casually walked along and played on all the things we could find.
Pepperbox Hill is a lovely place to have a wander. It isn’t very big, although I am sure the paths went further on then we went. However we just wanted a nice place to spend some time together, and a nice couple of hours was had by all.
Pictures Taken April 2017
Tips For Pepperbox Hill
- Car parking area
- Amazing views
- No Facilities
- Very hidden off the main busy road
- Dogs are welcome but kept under control due to livestock
- Good for picnics
- Circular walk trail here
21 Comments
I’ve never heard of this place! Looks like fun day out and what good weather you had!
I can’t believe we had never seen the sign for it! Brilliant weather
That looks like a beautiful place to visit, I think its name sold me from the start
Cute name isn’t it!
This looks like a great place to wander around. Love the photos.
Thank You!
I must say the views and the weather look like they make this walk very special. What a treat to have the area to yourself and such a pretty path up through the rape seed field. Some gorgeous photos of a happy family afternoon.
Thank you for sharing with me on #CountryKids
The sun made it perfect! Wouldn’t have been so pretty in the rain would it! Thanks Fiona
What a stunning place. Will have to suggest this to my friend as a meeting place in the summer hols. Pinned for later #CountryKIds
Really pretty to stop off at, not very big but very peaceful
The views are stunning! I love yellow fields too, and they are now about to only just start flowering here!! #countrykidsfun
Ah now you can enjoy the fields!
Lovely photos, this looks like a perfect place for a walk.
Thank you 🙂
WOW those views are stunning! I want to get a picture of the boys in the rape seed fields this isn’t that far from us. Goegeous Pictures #CountryKids
Oh this is a perfect place to go for them, it is really quiet so no one bothering you!
I love finding new places to explore. Pepperbox Hill looks beautiful and your photos are lovely. #CountryKids
Thank you, it was a very hidden little gem!
What a gorgeous place to visit. The views are just amazing!
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Thank you, it was so pretty, helped by the lovely weather!
The Pepperbox is a unique landmark in a beautiful landscape.
Used by the landowners to view the progress of hunting parties in the surrounding area from the top of the brick-built tower.
The only thing sadly missing in this picture, to my mind, is images of its interior; which might well be worth seeing.
Does anyone else agree?
Will the National Trust consider doing this?
I hope so.