Combe Gibbet – View from Combe Gibbet loop from Hurstbourne Tarrant

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Combe Gibbet – View from Combe Gibbet loop from Hurstbourne Tarrant

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Combe Gibbet – View from Combe Gibbet loop from Hurstbourne Tarrant

07:26

27.5km

360m

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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