The Kennet District lies within an area which is renowned for it's high quality environment. Covering 375 square miles Kennet adjoins the Districts of Swindon, North Wiltshire, West Wiltshire and Salisbury. Largely rural and agricultural in character, it boasts some of the finest landscapes in England with some 60% designated An Area of Outstanding Beauty as part of the North Wessex Downs, and a further 20% has been appointed a Special Landscape Area.
