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Pointing Oak – Original Queen Oak loop from Savernake Forest

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Pointing Oak – Original Queen Oak loop from Savernake Forest

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Pointing Oak – Original Queen Oak loop from Savernake Forest

01:12

4.55km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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1.49 km

Pointing Oak

Highlight • Historical Site

Many of the ancient oak trees in Savernake Forest are believed to have served as boundary markers, predating the formation of England itself. There are around 30 in total and they are a beautiful addition to the forest.

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1.55 km

Replacement King Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.76 km

Spider Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.83 km

Original Queen Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.01 km

New Queen Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.12 km

Ailesbury Column

Highlight • Historical Site

Erected in 1781, the Ailesbury Column is a defining feature of Savernake Forest. The column was built by Thomas Bruce Earl to thank his uncle for leaving him his estates. The singular column is made from limestone, with a bronze urn at its top.

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4.55 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

1.84 km

Surfaces

1.63 km

1.21 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 16 May

14°C

6°C

58 %

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Pointing Oak – Original Queen Oak loop from Savernake Forest

Pointing Oak

Replacement King Oak

Spider Oak

Original Queen Oak

New Queen Oak

Ailesbury Column

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