Ermin Way

This was a crucial Roman road, engineered to connect the significant Roman towns of Silchester (Calleva Atrebatum) and Gloucester (Glevum). While you won't find standing ruins or excavated sites here in the traditional sense, you are tracing a path that has been a vital artery for communication, trade, and military movement for nearly two millennia.

As you explore the area around Cricklade, much of the modern road infrastructure, particularly parts of the A419, follows the very line the Romans laid out. It’s a unique experience to consider the enduring legacy of their engineering as you drive or walk through the landscape. Imagine Roman legions, traders, and messengers travelling this route. There are opportunities for walking near the route, offering a chance to appreciate the area's flat, open character and envision its past significance. It's a subtle but powerful connection to Roman Britain, a reminder of the foundational networks they built across the country.

You’ll find this historical route easily accessible from Cricklade itself, with other villages like Latton, Eysey, Cerney Wick, Down Ampney, Marston Meysey, and Hayes Knoll dotted along or close to its course.