Giant's Grave hillfort & Kennett and Avon Canal loop — North Wessex Downs
Giant's Grave hillfort & Kennett and Avon Canal loop — North Wessex Downs
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Giant's Grave hillfort & Kennett and Avon Canal loop — North Wessex Downs
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7.88km
120m
Hiking
Embark on a moderate 4.9-mile (7.9 km) hike through the North Wessex Downs, a journey that blends tranquil waterside paths with challenging hill climbs. This loop, typically taking around 2 hours and 9 minutes, begins along the flat, well-surfaced towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal, offering peaceful views of…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
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1.39 km
Kennet and Avon Canal – Pewsey
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This section, like most of the canal path, …
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4.51 km
Giant's Grave Hillfort
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7.88 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.57 km
1.87 km
1.21 km
647 m
468 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.28 km
1.60 km
1.40 km
1.31 km
1.19 km
101 m
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Elevation
Highest point (230 m)
Lowest point (120 m)
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Wednesday 6 May
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4°C
18 %
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