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View of Ridgeway Reservoir – Scutchamer Knob loop from Cwichelmeshlaew Hill

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View of Ridgeway Reservoir – Scutchamer Knob loop from Cwichelmeshlaew Hill

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View of Ridgeway Reservoir – Scutchamer Knob loop from Cwichelmeshlaew Hill

01:52

7.09km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.27 km

Dirt Path in North Wessex Downs

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3.79 km

Old Street Track, North Wessex Downs

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Great route south in the summer.

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5.18 km

View of Ridgeway Reservoir

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Can be very muddy and waterlogged in winter along here

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5.49 km

Welcome to the Ridegway, thought to be one of Britain's oldest roads! You'll be traversing along the exact route that has been used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers - a real fascinating piece of history!

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6.93 km

Scutchamer Knob

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Great northern place to park up and start the King Alfred's Way

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7.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

312 m

252 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

2.22 km

1.39 km

312 m

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

21°C

6°C

12 %

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View of Ridgeway Reservoir – Scutchamer Knob loop from Cwichelmeshlaew Hill

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Scutchamer Knob

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