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South West England

Walkers Hill – Alton Barnes White Horse loop from Wilcot

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Walkers Hill – Alton Barnes White Horse loop from Wilcot

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Walkers Hill – Alton Barnes White Horse loop from Wilcot

04:27

16.6km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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1

4.27 km

View of the North Wessex Downs from Golden Ball Hill

Highlight • Trail

Moderate trail with Amazing views and full of history

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2

5.75 km

West Kennet Avenue Standing Stones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Moderate trail with Amazing views, full of history and worth exploring

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3

5.79 km

Knap Hill Car Park

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Knap Hill car park is a particularly useful spot from which to explore this section of the North Wessex Downs AONB and the Vale of Pewsey. Footpaths and bridleways head …

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6.41 km

Walkers Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Walkers Hill is a fantastic place from which to admire the Vale of Pewsey and surrounding downland. On a clear day, the vistas are exceptional, but the hill itself has …

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5

6.81 km

View of Alton Barnes White Horse

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One of Wiltshire's many white chalk horses, the Alton Barnes White Horse was cut in the early 1800s on the request of a local farmer. Well-maintained and much-visited, the horse …

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6

7.13 km

Alton Barnes White Horse

Highlight • Monument

I could only find kissing gates on my route out. A bit of a problem with a bike.

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7

7.21 km

Alton Barnes White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Moderate trail with Amazing views and plenty of History to Explore

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8

10.7 km

Old Stone Bridge on the Kennet and Avon Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

One of many along the enchanting Kennet and Avon Canal

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14.3 km

God's Waiting Room

Ruins

15.0 km

Wide Water

Lake

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16.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.55 km

6.40 km

1.77 km

1.59 km

112 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

4.95 km

3.33 km

1.59 km

184 m

126 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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