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View of North Wessex Downs – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Hackpen White Horse

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View of North Wessex Downs – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Hackpen White Horse

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View of North Wessex Downs – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Hackpen White Horse

00:57

8.60km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Parking

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522 m

Bassett to Hackpen White Horse

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4.72 km

View of North Wessex Downs

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4.84 km

Car Park with Toilets

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Car park gates locked at 7pm but parking is free

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5.37 km

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

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Barbury Castle is a well-preserved Iron Age hill fort. The site was first occupied around 2,500 years ago and has been used by the Romans, the Saxons, and even played …

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6.05 km

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

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Often referred to as Britain's oldest road, the Ridgeway is an ancient route that has been used since prehistory. It stretches from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon while this section stretches …

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8.59 km

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

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Views from the top of Hackpen Hill and Ridgeway intersection

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8.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

1.15 km

954 m

258 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

1.26 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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View of North Wessex Downs – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Hackpen White Horse

Bassett to Hackpen White Horse

View of North Wessex Downs

Car Park with Toilets

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

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