Stourton Caundle residents create village stile walking trail
"I thought it would be fun to decorate them and it grew to local businesses, charities and artists all individually adopting a stile and creating a trail to go round all the historical elements of our village," she added.It is hoped the two-mile (3km) trail will encourage people to learn more about the village's history and landscapeDavid Fox of the Countrymen UK charity described the group's effort as a "portal into the countryside"."Our chaps decided we'd like to do it as a doorway through the style and we've decorated it with all kinds of motifs of what our men do."The route starts and leaves from the village pub, The Trooper Inn.Donations will go towards community projects, including the village hall.
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