Podcast: Explore a mysterious ancient Wansdyke in Wiltshire – plus listen to stunning spring birdsong

Roam the woods and downs of ancient Wiltshire in search of the Wansdyke – the Hadrian’s Wall of southern England dug in Arthurian times to defend the south west from Saxon attackers.

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A low angle view of a woodland in Northern England. (Getty) Plus enjoy glorious birdsong and butterflies as spring truly emerges on this glorious escape into beautiful British countryside.