Salisbury Plains Ghost Village Imber ,Green laning on the Royal Enfield's

[@worldofameiso5491]

Colin's Bullet sounds excellent, a real snarl from the single cylinder. Great video as usual.

[@paulmeyer1628]

Beatiful adventure ride Sandy with your friends! Thanks for taking us along👍🏻

[@WiltshireMan]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul

[@sarkybugger5009]

Love the throb of Colin's bike.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Looked to be another enjoyable ride with friends. Thumbs up.

[@WiltshireMan]

Really enjoyed this adventure Lonnie, I hope you are enjoying your Himalayan?

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

@@WiltshireMan Yes enjoying the Himalayan very much.

[@geoff9614]

Another great video love the look of that bullet trials

[@nikkij1618]

If you go again keep going through the village and straight on and you’ll see all the old tanks, and it’ll then bring you out in Warminster. It’s about the same distance as the ride to the village off the main road you came in on. Possibly better views the other way too. It’s a beautiful place.

[@WiltshireMan]

Next time it's open I shall ride straight through to Warminster

[@mooseyrambling5838]

Another good ride out Sandy. I've been to Imber a number of times while I was in the military, believe it or not all at night time while on war game exercise. Can be a very evocative place when the full moon is up and the still of the night holds all your senses! Good video , keep them coming. Now you better spend the day cleaning your bike. Regards Moose

[@coops9871]

There was always something very eerie about Imber village.....especially at night

[@campfire52]

What a great ride and what a great surprise bonus discovering that you actually had the access of such an interesting and historical old village (Imber.) That must have been a pretty little village in its day. I hope that they are willing and able to continue to open it up for public view every once in a while for many years into the future. History is so important not to let go of. I am so thankful that there are still so many people that are still interested in it and continue to cherish it. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us my friend. See you on the next one.

[@WiltshireMan]

It was a lovely place back in the early 20th Century terr, sad they all go moved out. It's an empty shell of a village now

[@BlakesPipes]

Nice looking church and wonderful bells. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@debnn4854]

Timely video. Loved this one. Be sure you path is de-mined Sandy! ❤

[@Nicktgrief]

not been there for 40 odd years Sandy ... back then it was used for training for Northern Ireland in the height of the troubles. Great little villages to see.

[@redmann31567]

Hi Sandy!!!! It's me again, btw my real name is Rick. Great video as usual mate. A dear friend of mine lives in Redditch and was telling me about the Royal Enfield museum there. I love the looks of all Royal Enfield bikes!!! We have a dealer relatively close to me in Tennessee. Thanks for another ace video!!!! Cheers from Bronston, Kentucky USA 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Rick, Redditch is the home of Royal Enfield, thats where it all began:)

[@howardvarley8795]

Properly Enjoyed this video Sandy, Imber Church is beautiful and Loved the bell ringing!!!, really happy it's not been destroyed by the military. Thanks for making this video and showing us Another part of our heritage which isnt accessible for some of us.👍🙂 Would love to think they held a Carol service in the church at Christmas!?

[@WiltshireMan]

They do indeed hold a carol service there at Christmas Howard

[@roviwoteap2375]

Looks a great place to visit. Have to check it out when I move to Wiltshire in a couple of months. Thanks for taking us along Sandy.

[@JC-sl4hk]

What a lucky day for you Sandy👍👍 you and your friends were able to visit the ghost town of Imber. Nice that St Giles church has been maintained though I felt a twinge of sadness that it is no longer in use for regular services. Judy 🇨🇦

[@WiltshireMan]

Imber was once upon a time a lovely village with over 200 inhabitants, quite sad how it is today

[@mikehurley5052]

A church with a cafe, one way of getting people in. Great ride out that was.

[@martinmatthews8177]

Great , interesting video as always Sandy. Remember a few years back travelling to Imber in a convoy of old double decker buses. Never forget one breaking down going up the hill😮😆Take care. Martin WB

[@WiltshireMan]

They had old London busses going there last week

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Interesting place. Cheers!

[@garrygreen3210]

Outstanding Sandy, what a treat!

[@SharpblueCreative]

I vaguely remember Top Gear filming an episode from there unless I’m mistaken. I remember going there back in the 80’s with my parents. As kids we never understood it but now it’s obvious, and almost a shame really. Nice one Sandy. Glad you got there in the end.

[@WiltshireMan]

It is sad, when the villagers left they were told the could return in a while but it never happened

[@graemebowyer4901]

Enjoyed the video, we visit Imber at least twice a year almost every year, be happy to show you the tanks and give you a better, more full tour.

[@ASBO_LUTELY]

I spy with my little eye an Austin Metro, amazed any of them are left intact, rusty heaps most of them!

[@stevegray3529]

Great memories, there used to be a Mountain bike Race across the plain and through the village back early90's

[@lindacharles6581]

Another fascinating video, I enjoyed it very much. I woud love to see the village, maybe one day. thank you.

[@jgbsweeper7325]

Thanks of a very enjoyable and interesting video.

[@neilwilkinson5415]

Looks like an interesting place to visit.The fact it only opens a few times a year makes it even more special. Quite an occasion.

[@colinmyler4092]

Well done Sandy for another great video of our ride out together. We will have to visit Imber again for you to get some great drone footage.

[@WiltshireMan]

That would be awesome if they would allow a drone flight there but I have a feeling it's off limits and should the drone land somewhere it shouldn't they wouldn't let me retrieve it? It was a great day, really enjoyed it. If we had continued past the village we would have ended up a Warminster. Maybe another ride for when Imber is open again is to ride to Warminster, the pick up the Imber road, and ride back home going through Imber on the way?

[@fatdude8716]

Loads of fun riding in a group that size. Glad you had a great time, dit dit.

[@WiltshireMan]

Small groups are fun thats for sure

[@richardsicard8890]

Thanks for sharing Sandy, most interesting.

[@franklowry4852]

Good video! Outstanding ride! Beautiful countryside!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Frank

[@ysgolgerlan]

Very interesting. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@derekyates5517]

Interesting video mate 👍👍 wish I was there with you 😄

[@dazzaoutandabout4870]

What a treat. Very interesting.

[@johnpawson7400]

Very interesting bimble across wonderful countryside

[@WiltshireMan]

We all enjoyed it very much John:)

[@lyndapayne6716]

Very interesting Sandy, definitely worth a visit, maybe not on my bike though

[@4seasonbackpacking]

I always thought you had get one the buses going to the village when its open to the public. Good to know. Might ride my bike there next time its open.

[@chrissteer9215]

That was really interesting I’ve never heard of Imber village and lovely place to ride to especially over Salisbury plain Himalayan country some time I’d love to ride over the plains

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes it certainly is Himalayan country Chris

[@peteraaron8626]

I went to Imber with a friend this Saturday just gone and found it fascinating. Took a lot of pictures and video of the church. Bought a jar of that honey, too! We saw the tanks on the way in - quite eerie. Great video.

[@phillippayne8170]

Nice one mate👍

[@jannerfox9292]

Thank you a very interesting video.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thanks again, Sandy. These tours are just the best.👍🏍️🙂

[@djsiimz]

Done some training there in my army days👍

[@DDan61]

For a second I thought you would surprise us and have a wild camp!! 🙂 Really nice seeing a Ghost town, I have only seen one in my life - Town called Bodie in California. Kind of eerie and fun all at the same time.

[@WiltshireMan]

It would be great to have a Wild camp on the military training ground Dan but to many risks in this area

[@stephenmonk9443]

Missed Imber opening but had a good pootle from Bulford to Pewsey through the Plain on my new Scram. Gravel tracks definatly less knackering than the mud " puddles"/ small seas around the area. Only a few miles from home so will be doing more exploring there.

[@WiltshireMan]

I hope you get to visit Imber one day, They open it 3 or 4 times a year

[@simonwiltshire]

Thankyou sandy ive always wondered what that village was like, cheers!

[@billcotton1551]

Looked like an awesome day Sandy! Really loved seeing Imber Village. Isn't there a famous bunch of rocks on the Salisbury plain:]

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes lots of archaeology there Bill:)

[@oscartravis5740]

I wonder what the collective term is for a group of Himalayans? A range? A burble? Maybe a sprocket of Royal Enfields? Looked a great day out anyway!

[@WiltshireMan]

A "Clatter"....!

[@oscartravis5740]

@@WiltshireMan 😂😂😄 perfect

[@jimrowland6089]

Very nice place to visit. Looks like the church may have been used by film crews on some of the shows I have watched in the past. A perfect destination for a ride.

[@WiltshireMan]

It sure was nice to see the Church and what remained of the village Jim, when the villagers left they were told they could return in a few months, that was 80 years ago!

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Nice ride Sandy, the Americans took over Salisbury Plain for training during the build up to the D Day offensive, that's how the village got destroyed, they done live fire training and blew the place up, the reason the residents weren't allowed back, there wasn't much left. The last building on the left as you went tank hunting was the old Pub, opposite that was the old Court house, most of the buildings in the centre are 70's rebuilds, with a few skeletonised original buildings amongst them. All the best.

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Paul, Yes I though I could see what remained of some of the original buildings, I could see the old brickwork, and also I found out yesterday about the pub, quite sad really as it must have been a beautiful village in years gone by, quite remote and cut off

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

@@WiltshireMan Some nice old photos in the album's in the church, the quintessential old English village mate.

[@michaeloldfield5491]

Brilliant video sandy..Brilliant to finally meet you and dickie this evening at castle combe

[@WiltshireMan]

Nice to finally meet you also Mike:)

[@michaeloldfield5491]

@@WiltshireMan brilliant turn out to sandy looking forward to your next video keep up the good work sandy 👍

[@foxglove8836]

I enjoyed VL , I spent time on Salisbury Plains Hard work but funny enough enjoyed it ..Some are complete with Milk bottles ect. Best sleep i have ever had is in a Bivi. Weather can change rather fast, sunny hot one min and then cold and rain the next. Time to clean bikes 🙂 Thanks for sharing. Ill be thinking of things we got up to now lol.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes the weather on Salisbury plain can be very changeable

[@jameswalksinhistory3848]

Great to see you riding to our area Sandy and the village of Imber that to me has lost it's mystery a shell in time ?

[@WiltshireMan]

Very much true sadly james, the spirit of imber has almost been lost, only the church and grave yard are original and some of the old buildings which are now just shells, but what a lovely village it must have been 80 years ago

[@jameswalksinhistory3848]

I agree totally also the secret hidden for years of the plane shooting the troops is so sad @@WiltshireMan

[@jeetts59]

Very interesting. I’m just catching up with your last couple of videos, I’m just back from a few weeks on a solo 4x4 trip through South Australia desert country where there is no phone or wifi service.

[@WiltshireMan]

Sounds like you have had a wonderful time Howard

[@sdefiel3719]

Such a nice ride. Thank you, S

[@hydese]

The tanks are just a bit further along. If you carry on to Warminster there are a number on both sides of the road.

[@Graham_lee]

Great video Sandy and friends, brings back so many memories of my military days and training around that area and have actually spent a few cold nights at that exact location fighting off pretend enemy invasion. There are numerous other similar training areas on the plain great in summer but brutal in the winter, glad it was yo going there and not me, thanks for the trip down memory lane

[@WiltshireMan]

I can imagine it would be a rough cold place in Winter, even during the summer it can be cool

[@joeschenk8400]

Great ghost town, too bad it isn't open more times during the year. 👍👍👍

[@stephenszalay]

Wonderful to see the village. I used to love being on exercise there as you knew you were going to be dry with a roof over your head. I wonder if they ever open up Copehill Down village. Take the Shrewton/Chitterne road and turn at one of the tank crossings. Definitely worth a look. As long as you don’t cross any red flags obviously.

[@WiltshireMan]

I didn't know about that village Steve

[@stephenszalay]

@@WiltshireMan it’s worth a look. It’s not an old village like Imber. It’s a purpose built army village. Built for FIBUA - a silly acronym meaning Fighting in built up areas. I much prefer the term FISH - fighting in someone’s house

[@chrishardy8552]

I must admit the Himalayan is certainly growing on me as a very real choice for a bumbling-around type of bike 😎

[@WiltshireMan]

My bike just failed it's MOT, a buckled front wheel and notchy headstock bearings :( Hopefully back on the road next week

[@chrishardy8552]

@@WiltshireMan headset bearings should be fixed fairly y painlessly: hopefully anyway 😎. Buckled wheel doesn’t sound good. Is it recoverable or a new rim?

[@janelewis7727]

Hi Kim and Jo 👋

[@markieell5614]

Where dickie 😮😊cheers Sandy was down at me mates in Buckingham a few weeks ago He took as all over the cotts worlds etc was hoping a mite of seen u lol, all the best mark 🇬🇧🍺👍🏻

[@WiltshireMan]

Cotswolds is a beautiful area to ride through Mark, on my doorstep

[@christopherellis2663]

My grandfather had a 1924 Douglas

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

Despite telling the villagers they would get their village back, they never did. So sad, especially the old cottages and school etc. I have seen many videos over the years, but never actually been there. Tyneham Village near to Kimmeridge in Dorset is worth a day out. Up until 1943 Tyneham was a bustling village with a thriving population, but during the Second World War villagers were forced to flee, never to return. Tyneham's population were given just 28 days to clear out of the tiny village so the military could make use of it, leaving their homes behind. The villagers were supposed to move back to the picturesque village, just off the Jurassic Coast, but Tyneham was subject to a compulsory purchase act by the British Army, and soldiers continue to use the site as a firing range to this day.

[@skywalkersidecar9513]

I went to Tyneham village today, it's in a beautiful location, well worth a visit

[@WiltshireMan]

Hoping to visit Tyneham soon Bry, I've done some research already. Such a shame what happened to the old villages!

[@TheAncientBiker]

Very interesting but just think how much money has been spent on it in 80 years and what good that could have done for people.

[@WiltshireMan]

I'm reading a book about Imber right now and have seen some photo's, it really was a beautiful village back in the day. The army have wrecked it

[@daviddavies5347]

Just been watching ‘Digging For Britain’ and Alice Roberts, the presenter, mentions she has connections to there!

[@daviddavies5347]

Turns out later she didn’t have connections but a friend did! 🙄🤣

[@sandraarmstrong1414]

makes me angrey that the mod can turn people out of their homes just when they want if the village is only open a couple of times a year how do people from there vist the relatives grave i mean sailsbury plain a huge area the mod could use other parts of the land sorry about the rant must ask my hubby about he was up on sailsbury plain somewhere he is 84now thanks so much enjoyed this vidio learnt something today never new about the village

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes it was very sad Sandra I have to agree

[@davebarney3369]

Do you ever sit still? Always doing something. Great stuff 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Always have plenty to do here Dave

[@annenewton5403]

What a lovely ride. I’ve never heard of the village. How is your cheese going?

[@WiltshireMan]

Cheese going good Anne, keeps me healthy:)

[@victormonster4658]

👍👌

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Victor:)

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

Hi matey. Not motorcycles but can you recommend cycle routes in your area. Not mountain bikes. Our bikes electric assist 20inch wheels. We will be in the Devizes and around that area for 7days. Cheers from old George and Jane

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi , I don't know many cycle routes nr Devizes as I'm based nr Swindon. Best bet is to look on "Komoot" on the internet and you'll probably find some nice rides

[@fenman150]

have you ever met matt from the secret vault you tube channel, he lives in that area, and he has videos on his channel of him riding a motorbike around salisbury plains.

[@WiltshireMan]

No never heard of that channel, I'll have to check him out

[@fenman150]

@@WiltshireMan he is a well known but slightly controversial urban explorer. He has a huge interest in bunkers. And he talks about corsham a lot.

[@geoffreybennett2457]

Colin rip snorts along on his bullet...... pedestrians beware...

[@WiltshireMan]

Haaa, yes Colin can ride that old bike quite well

[@dewipeach]

Bet you wish had had the Drone, then may have got shootdown.! There's so many lost Village all in the cause of need. An not just the Plain, but lulworth ranges and Tyneham village, both have times for walking and of the South West Coast Path section.

[@WiltshireMan]

The drone would have captured some unique angels thats for sure

[@dewipeach]

Can only hope it will be cost efficient for repair.. finger crossed..@@WiltshireMan

[@silktvPDR1]

Looks different now to my time there is the 80s 😂

[@WiltshireMan]

It's just a shell of a village now Paul, just the church is really all the remains, everything else is just shells of buildings or newish army builds for training

[@colinunderdown1758]

Another nice informative video but for me, I could have done without the music. Bar the church bells.

[@marcuskiritsis2076]

Imber village = FISH. Fighting in someone’s house. AKA. FIBUA. Fighting in a built up area. Brings back some memories, spent a lot of time on Salisbury plain. More civvies in it now than military as British forces are dwindling at a staggering rate. 🫡🇬🇧😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for that info Marcus, yes the troops are dwindling but Imber remains out of bounds for most of the time, a real treat to be able to visit

[@djsiimz]

Done some training there in my army days👍