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Alton Barnes White Horse

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Alton Barnes White Horse

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Alton Barnes White Horse

Name: Alton Barnes White Horse
Rating: 2

Recommended by 29 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Location: Stanton St Bernard, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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

4.46km

01:14

80m

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

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2. Milk Hill – Alton Barnes White Horse loop from Alton Priors

15.1km

04:09

240m

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

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3. Alton Barnes White Horse – Milk Hill loop from All Cannings

14.6km

03:59

230m

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

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FARID L

September 18, 2022

Moderate trail with Amazing views and plenty of History to Explore

David Howells

March 23, 2023

Great area with a myriad of beautiful walks including to the famed Alton White Horse.

Mike The Mooching Minister.

February 21, 2025

A wonderful sweep of chalk downland located to the north of the Pewsey Vale and in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.
The reserve covers three hills and includes Alton Barnes White Horse cut into the chalk hillside. There are great opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography with views stretching across the Vale of Pewsey to Salisbury Plain.
Pewsey Downs National Nature Reserve is also part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognising the range of chalk grassland plants and the associated butterflies (28 species).
While you are there, also look out for the Sarsen stones, known locally as ‘Grey Weathers’.

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Elevation 280 m

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Location: Stanton St Bernard, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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View of Alton Barnes White Horse

View of Milk Hill and Alton Barnes White Horse

Alton Barnes White Horse

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

2. Milk Hill – Alton Barnes White Horse loop from Alton Priors

3. Alton Barnes White Horse – Milk Hill loop from All Cannings

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