Great Shefford loop — North Wessex Downs
Great Shefford loop — North Wessex Downs
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Great Shefford loop — North Wessex Downs
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7.88km
120m
Hiking
Embark on the Great Shefford loop for a moderate hike through the quintessential English countryside. This 4.9-mile (7.9 km) route, with 381 feet (116 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 2 hours and 8 minutes to complete. You will traverse rolling chalk landscapes, undulating fields, and peaceful woodlands, often…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
49 m
St. Mary’s Church, Great Shefford
Highlight • Religious Site
Tip by
1.83 km
Poppy Field in North Wessex Downs
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
3.65 km
Stone Bridge Over the River Lambourn
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
7.88 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.43 km
994 m
960 m
715 m
399 m
315 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.45 km
1.28 km
994 m
736 m
268 m
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Lowest point (100 m)
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Saturday 17 October
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