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Savernake Forest loop from Marlborough — North Wessex Downs

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Savernake Forest loop from Marlborough — North Wessex Downs

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Savernake Forest loop from Marlborough — North Wessex Downs

03:22

12.6km

130m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike through the historic Savernake Forest, a Special Site of Scientific Interest within the North Wessex Downs. This 7.9-mile (12.6 km) loop, with a gentle 441 feet (134 metres) of elevation gain, takes approximately 3 hours and 21 minutes to complete. You will wander through ancient…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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North Wessex Downs AONB

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Start point

Parking

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738 m

Postern Hill, Savernake Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Situated in the stunning Savernake Forest, Postern Hill is the perfect site to sit back and relax and take in the woodland views.

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1.03 km

Savernake Forest

Highlight • Forest

Savanake Forest is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) located very close to Marlborough within walking distance of the town.
forestryengland.uk/savernake-forest

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8.02 km

Big Belly Oak

Highlight • Natural

The Big Belly Oak is known as the great grandfather of the historic Savernake oaks, estimated to be around 1,100 years old. This would have meant it sprouted from its …

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.36 km

1.63 km

632 m

539 m

291 m

177 m

Surfaces

7.30 km

3.51 km

1.04 km

709 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

18 %

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Savernake Forest loop from Marlborough — North Wessex Downs

Postern Hill, Savernake Forest

Savernake Forest

Big Belly Oak

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