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View of North Wessex Downs – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Hackpen White Horse

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View of North Wessex Downs – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Hackpen White Horse

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View of North Wessex Downs – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Hackpen White Horse

02:23

8.68km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.47 km

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Barbury Castle is a well-preserved Iron Age hill fort. The site was first occupied around 2,500 years ago and has been used by the Romans, the Saxons, and even played …

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3.58 km

Car Park with Toilets

Highlight • Parking

Car park gates locked at 7pm but parking is free

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3.70 km

View of North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.06 km

Nut Plantation

Forest

6.13 km

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Often referred to as Britain's oldest road, the Ridgeway is an ancient route that has been used since prehistory. It stretches from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon while this section stretches …

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8.67 km

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

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Views from the top of Hackpen Hill and Ridgeway intersection

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8.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.16 km

1.36 km

897 m

266 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

1.46 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

23°C

12°C

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View of North Wessex Downs – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Hackpen White Horse

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

Car Park with Toilets

View of North Wessex Downs

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

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