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Uffington White Horse – Uffington Castle Hillfort loop from White Horse Hill

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Uffington White Horse – Uffington Castle Hillfort loop from White Horse Hill

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Uffington White Horse – Uffington Castle Hillfort loop from White Horse Hill

00:50

2.99km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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

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Parking

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713 m

Uffington White Horse

Highlight • Climb

The white horse at Uffington, carved out of the hillside and coloured with white chalk is believed to be the oldest in Britain, and of a much simpler style than …

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780 m

Uffington Castle is an exceptionally well-preserved example of an Iron Age hill fort. The White Horse is the oldest chalk-cut hill figure in Britain, too; perhaps over 3,000 years old. From the summit, you are afforded wonderful views.

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1.50 km

Views from White Horse Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.58 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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1.68 km

View from White Horse Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Far too close for a good view of the chalk white horse but plenty of good views of the surrounding countryside!

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2.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.33 km

677 m

595 m

224 m

138 m

Surfaces

935 m

907 m

815 m

183 m

124 m

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Thursday 21 May

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Uffington White Horse – Uffington Castle Hillfort loop from White Horse Hill

Uffington White Horse

View from White Horse Hill

Uffington White Horse

Views from White Horse Hill

Uffington Castle Hillfort

View from White Horse Hill

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