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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Hackpen White Horse loop from Broad Hinton

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Hackpen White Horse loop from Broad Hinton

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Hackpen White Horse loop from Broad Hinton

03:34

13.0km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

473 m

Broad Hinton Village Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

This sweet little village lies immediately north west of Hackpen Hill and is home to a carving of a white horse, one of Wiltshire's many. Broad Hinton has two pubs, …

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2

5.67 km

Barbury Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

3

6.53 km

Barbury Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

6.84 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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5

9.38 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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6

9.64 km

Hackpen White Horse

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You will have to walk from the main track

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7

9.78 km

View of Hackpen White Horse

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Like other White Horses in Wiltshire, the figure was created by removing the turf and exposing the white chalk underneath. As the slope at Hackpen Hill is less steep than …

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

3.95 km

2.67 km

1.16 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

4.12 km

3.81 km

449 m

114 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Saturday 17 October

13°C

5°C

27 %

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