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South West England

The Ridgeway Trail – Barbury Racecourse loop from Shipley Bottom

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

The Ridgeway Trail – Barbury Racecourse loop from Shipley Bottom

Hard

5.0

(1)

10

hikers

The Ridgeway Trail – Barbury Racecourse loop from Shipley Bottom

08:00

29.6km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.99 km

The Ridgeway Trail

Highlight • Trail

Here you will trail a section of the famous Ridegway, which is thought to be one of Britain's oldest roads! You'll be traversing along the exact route that has been …

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12.7 km

The Ridgeway in North Wessex Downs

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This is a particularly scenic stretch along the Ridgeway, an ancient road which runs through right through the North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty.

The Ridgeway is often deemed …

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14.3 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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14.6 km

Barbury Racecourse

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5

14.8 km

Barbury Castle

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6

15.0 km

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

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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29.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

4.30 km

1.58 km

Surfaces

16.8 km

11.1 km

1.10 km

643 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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