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The Wansdyke Path

The Wansdyke Path

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The Wansdyke Path

Name: The Wansdyke Path
Rating: 2

Recommended by 9 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Location: Bishops Cannings, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Bishops Cannings, Kennet & Avon Canal & The Wansdyke loop — North Wessex Downs

9.45km

02:30

90m

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

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2. The Wansdyke Path – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Quemerford

18.3km

04:56

240m

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

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3. Quakers Walk – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

20.8km

05:29

180m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Michelle

October 11, 2020

Travel through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside on this lovely walk.
The path begins in Marlborough near the famous Marlborough White Horse before passing Savernake Forest, Knapp Hill and Tan Hill and finishing at Morgan's Hill.

Mike Cree

October 2, 2025

A series of early medieval defensive linear earthworks consisting of a large bank and a deep ditch. The ditch generally faces north, suggesting it was built as a defence against invaders coming from the north.
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The Wansdyke runs in an east-west direction through the West Country of England, stretching across parts of Wiltshire and Somerset.
Name Origin: Its name, Wansdyke, is thought to be derived from "Woden's Dyke", referring to the Anglo-Saxon god Woden.

Mike Cree

October 2, 2025

Dating and Purpose: It is generally believed to be post-Roman (late Roman or sub-Roman, possibly 5th or 6th century AD) and was likely built by the native Britons as a defensive measure against the expanding Anglo-Saxons.

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Elevation 240 m

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Location: Bishops Cannings, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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The Wansdyke Path

1. Bishops Cannings, Kennet & Avon Canal & The Wansdyke loop — North Wessex Downs

2. The Wansdyke Path – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Quemerford

3. Quakers Walk – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

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