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White Horse Hill to Ashdown House loop — North Wessex Downs

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White Horse Hill to Ashdown House loop — North Wessex Downs

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White Horse Hill to Ashdown House loop — North Wessex Downs

03:49

13.9km

210m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 8.6-mile (13.9 km) hike through the North Wessex Downs, a journey that takes around 3 hours and 48 minutes to complete. This loop offers 696 feet (212 metres) of elevation gain across varied terrain, including open chalk downlands, ancient trackways, and woodlands. You will find yourself…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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881 m

Dragon Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic view and all-round view. On a visit to the more famous White Horse Hill, you should definitely "take" the Dragon Hill. Is close to it.

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1.22 km

Uffington White Horse

Highlight • Monument

Uffington Castle is an exceptionally well-preserved example of an Iron Age hill fort. The White Horse is the oldest chalk-cut hill figure in Britain, too; perhaps over 3,000 years old. From the summit, you are afforded wonderful views.

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7.28 km

Ashdown House

Highlight • Monument

Ashdown House was built in the late 17th century by the 1st Earl of Craven who, it was said, was in love with Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia. The house was …

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11.0 km

Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow

Highlight • Historical Site

Wayland's Smithy is a Neolithic chambered long barrow. The site was once believed to be the home of Wayland, the Saxon god of metalworking, hence the name. Excavations have revealed …

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13.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

2.64 km

2.51 km

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

3.43 km

2.18 km

1.34 km

705 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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White Horse Hill to Ashdown House loop — North Wessex Downs

Dragon Hill

Uffington White Horse

Ashdown House

Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow

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