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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – The Ridgeway National Trail loop from Avebury Stone Circle

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – The Ridgeway National Trail loop from Avebury Stone Circle

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – The Ridgeway National Trail loop from Avebury Stone Circle

06:24

23.7km

310m

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: July 31, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.37 km

Berwick Bassett Dewpond

Lake

6.64 km

View of the North Wessex Downs from The Ridgeway

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This is a very picturesque section of The Ridgeway thought to be one of Britain's oldest roads! You'll be traversing along the exact route that has been used since prehistoric …

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7.49 km

Hackpen White Horse

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You will have to walk from the main track

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7.75 km

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

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Views from the top of Hackpen Hill and Ridgeway intersection

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7.79 km

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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11.4 km

Nut Plantation

Forest

13.3 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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16.7 km

Hackpen White Horse

Highlight • Monument

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

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20.6 km

The Ridgeway National Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

Known as Britain's oldest road, the Ridgeway National Trail follows the high ground through a varied landscape of woodland, towns, farmland and remote chalk downland from its start at the …

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22.9 km

Wishing Rock in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Historical Site

Moderate trail with Amazing views and history

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23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

2.56 km

944 m

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

11.0 km

1.06 km

278 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 3 September

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – The Ridgeway National Trail loop from Avebury Stone Circle

View of the North Wessex Downs from The Ridgeway

Hackpen White Horse

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

Hackpen White Horse

The Ridgeway National Trail

Wishing Rock in North Wessex Downs

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