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The Wansdyke Path

The Wansdyke Path

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The Wansdyke Path

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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

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Michelle

October 11, 2020

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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.

MCW73

October 2, 2025

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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.

MCW73

October 2, 2025

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

9.45km

02:30

90m

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

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Quakers Walk – Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath loop from Devizes

20.8km

05:29

180m

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

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