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

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

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

06:48

25.0km

350m

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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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.12 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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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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6.98 km

Hackpen White Horse

Highlight • Monument

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

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7.49 km

Hackpen White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

You will have to walk from the main track

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7.73 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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10.3 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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13.2 km

Four Mile Clump

Forest

18.7 km

Wessex Ridgeway Trail

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The Wessex Ridgeway is a long distance, ridge-top footpath that runs from Marlborough in Wiltshire to Lyme Regis in Dorset. Whilst this is only a small section of the route, …

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24.3 km