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Ardington & Ginge River loop via Ickfield Way — North Wessex Downs

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Ardington & Ginge River loop via Ickfield Way — North Wessex Downs

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Ardington & Ginge River loop via Ickfield Way — North Wessex Downs

01:18

5.03km

30m

Hiking

Embark on the Ardington & Ginge River loop via Ickfield Way, a moderate hike that guides you through the rural landscape of the Vale of White Horse in Oxfordshire. This 3.1-mile (5.0 km) route, with a modest elevation gain of 104 feet (32 metres), offers a pleasant journey through woodlands…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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North Wessex Downs AONB

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2.22 km

Bridge Over the Ginge River

Highlight • River

A wooden bridge spans over the pretty Ginge River along Ickfield Way, creating a lovely scene as you make your way through this wooded countryside.

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4.44 km

View of Ardington House

Highlight • Historical Site

Ardington Houser is a stunning, listed, Georgian mansion located on the edge of Ardington village in Oxfordshire. The house sits on the banks of the beautiful Ardington River and is surrounded by immaculate gardens, parkland, and a temple island.

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5.03 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.38 km

1.09 km

1.03 km

425 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

1.52 km

598 m

423 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Ardington & Ginge River loop via Ickfield Way — North Wessex Downs

Bridge Over the Ginge River

View of Ardington House

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