The Chalke Valley, Wiltshire
This glorious tract of countryside stretches from Salisbury to Shaftesbury and what’s good about it, apart from its sheer beauty, is the fact that it’s for the most part, unspoilt. The chalk ridges afford some of the most spectacular views in the south of England, the rivers that meander through the valley are a dream for fly fishermen, and the villages are utterly charming with pretty thatched cottages, quaint little churches and welcoming country inns. Go and explore; go on foot, bicycle or horseback, and make sure you take it all; it’s soul fodder.