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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Hackpen White Horse loop from Broad Hinton

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Hackpen White Horse loop from Broad Hinton

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Hackpen White Horse loop from Broad Hinton

03:36

13.2km

200m

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: July 17, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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473 m

Broad Hinton Village Centre

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This sweet little village lies immediately north west of Hackpen Hill and is home to a carving of a white horse, one of Wiltshire's many. Broad Hinton has two pubs, …

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5.67 km

Barbury Racecourse

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5.99 km

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

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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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6.68 km

Barbury Castle

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6.99 km

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

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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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9.53 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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9.79 km

Hackpen White Horse

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You will have to walk from the main track

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9.93 km

View of Hackpen White Horse

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Like other White Horses in Wiltshire, the figure was created by removing the turf and exposing the white chalk underneath. As the slope at Hackpen Hill is less steep than …

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

4.55 km

2.65 km

1.14 km

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

4.16 km

3.80 km

454 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Thursday 3 September

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Hackpen White Horse loop from Broad Hinton

Broad Hinton Village Centre

Barbury Racecourse

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

Barbury Castle

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

Hackpen White Horse

View of Hackpen White Horse

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