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Cherhill White Horse

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Cherhill White Horse

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Cherhill White Horse

Name: Cherhill White Horse
Rating: 2

Recommended by 38 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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

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1. Cherhill White Horse loop — North Wessex Downs

9.37km

02:39

200m

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3.8

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2. Lansdowne Monument – Cherhill White Horse loop from Cherhill

3.01km

00:56

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lansdowne Monument – Cherhill White Horse loop from Quemerford

13.9km

03:54

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

May 6, 2020

The Cherhill White Horse is the second oldest in Wiltshire, created two years later than the horse at Westbury, which was cut in 1778. From this spot above the horse, you get breathtaking views over the picturesque countryside.

Marvin the Martian

July 5, 2020

The Cherhill White Horse is the second oldest in Wiltshire being cut in 1780, possibly inspired by the horse at Westbury cut two years earlier. There is a far older horse at Uffington Castle in Oxfordshire which is thought to date back to the Bronze Age some 3000 years ago. The Cherhill horse was made under the guidance of Dr Christopher Alsop of Calne who gave instructions by megaphone from a distance. At one time there were 13 white horses in Wiltshire now only 8 survive due to lack of management. The Cherhill horse which is looked after by the local Parish Council underwent some serious restoration in 2002. The outline needed to be re-cut and 160 tonnes of fresh chalk was packed on to the horse held in place by wooden boarding. Now the horse is maintained by weeding and re-chalking every two years which is done by the Cherhill White Horse Restoration Group with the help of the local scout group.
nationaltrust.org.uk/calstone-and-cherhill-downs/features/cherhill-white-horse

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

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Cherhill White Horse

1. Cherhill White Horse loop — North Wessex Downs

2. Lansdowne Monument – Cherhill White Horse loop from Cherhill

3. Lansdowne Monument – Cherhill White Horse loop from Quemerford

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