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Uffington White Horse & Wayland's Smithy loop — North Wessex Downs

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Uffington White Horse & Wayland's Smithy loop — North Wessex Downs

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Uffington White Horse & Wayland's Smithy loop — North Wessex Downs

01:41

6.24km

80m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike through the North Wessex Downs on the Uffington White Horse & Wayland's Smithy loop. This 3.9-mile (6.2 km) route, which takes around 1 hour and 41 minutes to complete, features a modest 268 feet (82 metres) of elevation gain. You'll experience wide-ranging views across rolling…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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941 m

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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1.58 km

Uffington Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Summit

On White Horse Hill, this large hillfort dates back to the Iron Age and lies next to the extraordinary Uffington White Horse, a prehistoric chalk figure. Combined, they make for …

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3.98 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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6.24 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

768 m

577 m

495 m

138 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

1.11 km

872 m

764 m

633 m

161 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

20°C

13°C

67 %

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Uffington White Horse & Wayland's Smithy loop — North Wessex Downs

Uffington White Horse

Uffington Castle Hillfort

Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow

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