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View of the North Wessex Downs – Compton Village Highlights loop from Compton

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View of the North Wessex Downs – Compton Village Highlights loop from Compton

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View of the North Wessex Downs – Compton Village Highlights loop from Compton

03:28

13.0km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Racehorse Gallops Near Blewbury

Highlight • Trail

Just off the Ridgeway, you'll need suspension as very undulating. Gets muddy in winter

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View of the North Wessex Downs

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8.97 km

Ridgeway Bridleway in North Wessex Downs

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As far as bridleways go, this has to be one of the most beautiful one that I've walked along in a long time. Even though the weather wasn't great, the …

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12.9 km

Compton is a pleasant little village located in the eastern region of the beautiful North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty. The village features a historic church, a village shop, and a great local pub, The Foinavon.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.83 km

2.40 km

711 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

3.04 km

2.87 km

1.57 km

924 m

920 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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View of the North Wessex Downs – Compton Village Highlights loop from Compton

Racehorse Gallops Near Blewbury

View of the North Wessex Downs

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Compton Village Highlights

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