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View of Alton Barnes White Horse

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View of Alton Barnes White Horse

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View of Alton Barnes White Horse

Recommended by 45 hikers out of 47

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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    1. Milk Hill & the Alton Barnes white horse from Knap Hill — Pewsey Downs

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    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    July 1, 2021

    One of Wiltshire's many white chalk horses, the Alton Barnes White Horse was cut in the early 1800s on the request of a local farmer. Well-maintained and much-visited, the horse lies just under a mile north of the village of Alton on the Pewsey Downs. Also on the hill is a long barrow and several examples of cross dykes, which are prehistoric earthworks.

    The White Horse Trail passes right past it while the Ridgeway and the Great Stones Way pass nearby.

      March 23, 2023

      Great view of the Alton Horse and a great viewpoint overall.

        September 18, 2022

        Moderate trail with some amazing views and history.

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          Location: Alton, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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