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Uffington Castle Hillfort – Valley of the Racehorse loop from Ridgeway

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Uffington Castle Hillfort – Valley of the Racehorse loop from Ridgeway

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Uffington Castle Hillfort – Valley of the Racehorse loop from Ridgeway

01:36

14.0km

170m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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4.75 km

Uffington Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Summit

On White Horse Hill, this large hillfort dates back to the Iron Age and lies next to the extraordinary Uffington White Horse, a prehistoric chalk figure. Combined, they make for …

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4.85 km

View from White Horse Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Far too close for a good view of the chalk white horse but plenty of good views of the surrounding countryside!

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9.68 km

Valley of the Racehorse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely quiet gallop lanes around Lambourn stud farms - quiet and open

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12.3 km

Slippery Chalk Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Downhill chalk section very slippery in wet. Take the slightly hidden track to the left when heading west.

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13.3 km

Drinking Water Tap on the Ridgeway

Highlight • Rest Area

Tucked away in the hedge, hard to spot going East, a little easier heading West.

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.83 km

2.63 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

3.72 km

3.35 km

1.53 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 1 September

19°C

14°C

87 %

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Uffington Castle Hillfort – Valley of the Racehorse loop from Ridgeway

Uffington Castle Hillfort

View from White Horse Hill

Valley of the Racehorse

Slippery Chalk Section

Drinking Water Tap on the Ridgeway

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