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Chiseldon

View of North Wessex Downs – Barbury Racecourse loop from Chiseldon

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Chiseldon

View of North Wessex Downs – Barbury Racecourse loop from Chiseldon

Hard

5.0

(1)

9

hikers

View of North Wessex Downs – Barbury Racecourse loop from Chiseldon

05:07

19.4km

170m

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

696 m

Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A comfortable and useful cycleway that connects Marlborough to Swindon for the most.
Despite to the gravel makeup, the surface is so smooth that it's a pleasure to ride even a 23mm tire sized road bike.

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2

10.8 km

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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3

11.5 km

View of North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

11.7 km

Car Park with Toilets

Highlight • Parking

Car park gates locked at 7pm but parking is free

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5

12.3 km

Avebury Earthworks

Highlight • Historical Site

6

12.4 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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7

12.8 km

Barbury Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

8

13.0 km

Barbury Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.0 km

Nut Plantation

Forest

B

19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

3.65 km

1.43 km

556 m

Surfaces

9.21 km

7.00 km

2.12 km

558 m

293 m

232 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

32°C

16°C

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