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Savernake Forest – Old Paunchy Oak loop from Marlborough

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Savernake Forest – Old Paunchy Oak loop from Marlborough

Moderate

4.5

(6)

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Savernake Forest – Old Paunchy Oak loop from Marlborough

02:42

10.0km

130m

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: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Bus stop

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758 m

Savernake Forest

Highlight • Forest

Savanake Forest is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) located very close to Marlborough within walking distance of the town.
forestryengland.uk/savernake-forest

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1.31 km

Humble Oak – Savernake Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.98 km

Savernake Forest

Highlight • Forest

Savernake Forest is a reminant of the vast ancient woodland which once covered much of Britain. It's a former Royal Stag hunting forest. Today it's privately owned but open to …

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2.67 km

Old Paunchy Oak

Highlight • Natural

An ancient oak tree, probably at least 1,000 years old. Named due to the bulbous base to the trunk.

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3.42 km

Troll Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.64 km

Savernake Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

Covering an area of 7 sq miles (18 sq km) Savernake Forest is an enchanting place to explore. Originally created around AD 934 as a royal woodland, the forest has …

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6.28 km

Bruce Oak

Highlight • Forest

9.40 km

Postern Hill, Savernake Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Situated in the stunning Savernake Forest, Postern Hill is the perfect site to sit back and relax and take in the woodland views.

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10.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.54 km

1.04 km

271 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

1.94 km

1.35 km

1.07 km

997 m

446 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

12 %

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Savernake Forest – Old Paunchy Oak loop from Marlborough

Savernake Forest

Humble Oak – Savernake Forest

Savernake Forest

Old Paunchy Oak

Troll Oak

Savernake Forest

Bruce Oak

Postern Hill, Savernake Forest

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