Name: The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure
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The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure

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The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure

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

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1. Tidworth & Bulford Downs loop from Ludgershall

27.9km

07:24

280m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure – View from Bulford Down loop from Durrington

7.33km

02:03

140m

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

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3. The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure – View from Bulford Down loop from Shipton Bellinger

3.61km

01:01

70m

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

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October 20, 2021

This charming and little-known chalk hill carving was crafted by New Zealand soldiers in 1919, whilst waiting for transport to take them home after the First World War. For months they were trapped in Bulford Camp, which lies just below the kiwi's hill, as transport ships were unavailable. To alleviate the increasing unrest in the camp, the men's commanding officers set them about carving a giant kiwi into the chalk hillside, leaving their mark.

The kiwi covers 1.5 acres (6,100 m sq) and is hard to see, as the military camp takes up much of the land below the hill. There is a good viewing point from the Bulford Droveway whilst you'll find an information board here, at the top of the kiwi's head.

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Elevation 170 m

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

The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure

1. Tidworth & Bulford Downs loop from Ludgershall

2. The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure – View from Bulford Down loop from Durrington

3. The Bulford Kiwi Chalk Figure – View from Bulford Down loop from Shipton Bellinger

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