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The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure – View from Bulford Down loop from Bulford Kiwi

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South West England

The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure – View from Bulford Down loop from Bulford Kiwi

Moderate

14

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The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure – View from Bulford Down loop from Bulford Kiwi

01:13

10.7km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.22 km

Clay Mound

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2

2.92 km

The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure

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This charming and little-known chalk hill carving was crafted by New Zealand soldiers in 1919, whilst waiting for transport to take them home after the First World War. For months they were trapped in Bulford Camp, which lies just below the kiwi's hill, as transport ships were unavailable. To alleviate the increasing unrest in the camp, the men's commanding officers set them about carving a giant kiwi into the chalk hillside, leaving their mark.

The kiwi covers 1.5 acres (6,100 m sq) and is hard to see, as the military camp takes up much of the land below the hill. There is a good viewing point from the Bulford Droveway whilst you'll find an information board here, at the top of the kiwi's head.

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3.69 km

View from Bulford Down

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Standing on top of Bulford Down, you can look north over miles of military firing ranges. You might see tanks lumbering about in the distance or perhaps the landscape will be shrouded in quiet. The Bulford chalk kiwi carving lies just west of here.

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3.91 km

View from Kiwi Hill

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5

7.36 km

Gravel Path from Shipton

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gravel road out of shipton

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.72 km

4.57 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

4.72 km

4.36 km

643 m

207 m

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