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Letcombe Valley, Segsbury Camp & The Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs

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Letcombe Valley, Segsbury Camp & The Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs

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Letcombe Valley, Segsbury Camp & The Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs

02:11

7.99km

120m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 5.0-mile (8.0 km) hike through the North Wessex Downs, gaining 409 feet (125 metres) in about 2 hours and 11 minutes. This loop takes you through the tranquil Letcombe Valley, where a rare chalk stream flows amidst ancient woodland and chalk grassland. You will then join…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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North Wessex Downs AONB

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Start point

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957 m

Letcombe Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Nicely maintained little valley with Letcombe Brook flowing through. Worth to stop for a break between Letcombe Regis and the Ridgeway.

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3.86 km

Segsbury Camp Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Segsbury Camp is an Iron Age hill fort in the Vale of White Horse. You can explore extensive and well-preserved ramparts and gateways in the fort. Historians believe this site …

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4.36 km

The Ridgeway Trail

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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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7.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

1.33 km

597 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

1.59 km

1.33 km

1.02 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 6 September

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Letcombe Valley Nature Reserve

Segsbury Camp Iron Age Hill Fort

The Ridgeway Trail

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