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Ogbourne St. Andrew

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Hackpen White Horse loop from River Og

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Ogbourne St. Andrew

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Hackpen White Horse loop from River Og

Hard

15

hikers

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Hackpen White Horse loop from River Og

05:41

20.7km

330m

Hiking

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: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

344 m

Ogbourne St Andrew Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Ogbourne St Andrew is a beautiful village located in Wiltshire. The village features a historic church, a great pub, Silks on the Downs, and a gorgeous river that flows straight …

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4.49 km

Four Mile Clump

Forest

3

6.96 km

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4

7.28 km

Barbury Racecourse

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5

7.69 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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6

10.2 km

Views from the top of Hackpen Hill and Ridgeway intersection

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7

10.6 km

Hackpen White Horse

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Lovely flowy but rutty chalk double track with great views. Awesome

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8

11.2 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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11.4 km

Hackpen White Horse

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You will have to walk from the main track

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12.2 km

Shoulder of Mutton Plantation

Forest

B

20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

4.85 km

1.65 km

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.90 km

7.22 km

2.95 km

2.47 km

100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

6°C

30 %

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