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Broad Hinton

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

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Broad Hinton

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

Moderate

5.0

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

04:26

16.4km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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26 m

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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2.63 km

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

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Barbury Castle is a well-preserved Iron Age hill fort. The site was first occupied around 2,500 years ago and has been used by the Romans, the Saxons, and even played …

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5.45 km

Four Mile Clump

Forest

4

9.83 km

Old Track in North Wessex Downs

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5

11.0 km

Wessex Ridgeway Trail

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The Wessex Ridgeway is a long distance, ridge-top footpath that runs from Marlborough in Wiltshire to Lyme Regis in Dorset. Whilst this is only a small section of the route, …

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6

12.4 km

Totterdown Wood

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Wooded area within the Fyfield Downs. Be careful on your choice of footwear. It's muddy, really muddy.... and slippy. Have fun!!

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14.0 km

Berwick Bassett Dewpond

Lake

8

15.3 km

View of the North Wessex Downs from The Ridgeway

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This is a very picturesque section of The Ridgeway thought to be one of Britain's oldest roads! You'll be traversing along the exact route that has been used since prehistoric …

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9

15.6 km

Hackpen White Horse

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Lovely flowy but rutty chalk double track with great views. Awesome

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16.1 km

Hackpen White Horse

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You will have to walk from the main track

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16.4 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.7 km

4.57 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

4.64 km

812 m

155 m

< 100 m

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