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Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow – Uffington Castle Hillfort loop from White Horse Hill

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Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow – Uffington Castle Hillfort loop from White Horse Hill

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Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow – Uffington Castle Hillfort loop from White Horse Hill

03:07

11.7km

130m

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: May 12, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.71 km

Sunrise View on The Ridgeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sunrise here is just amazing

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2.27 km

Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow

Highlight • Historical Site

Wayland's Smithy is a Neolithic chambered long barrow. The site was once believed to be the home of Wayland, the Saxon god of metalworking, hence the name. Excavations have revealed …

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2.70 km

Beech Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Turn into the small wood from main path and you can hike through beautiful high trees

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3.74 km

Field Path in North Wessex Downs

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There are couple of different paths through fields

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10.2 km

Uffington Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Summit

On White Horse Hill, this large hillfort dates back to the Iron Age and lies next to the extraordinary Uffington White Horse, a prehistoric chalk figure. Combined, they make for …

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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.56 km

2.87 km

1.05 km

628 m

368 m

151 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

2.63 km

2.05 km

1.40 km

779 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

28°C

11°C

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Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow – Uffington Castle Hillfort loop from White Horse Hill

Sunrise View on The Ridgeway

Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow

Beech Forest Path

Field Path in North Wessex Downs

Uffington Castle Hillfort

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