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Savernake

Giant's Grave Hillfort – View of North Wessex Downs loop from Martinsell Hill car park

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Savernake

Giant's Grave Hillfort – View of North Wessex Downs loop from Martinsell Hill car park

Moderate

5.0

(1)

10

hikers

Giant's Grave Hillfort – View of North Wessex Downs loop from Martinsell Hill car park

03:12

11.3km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.08 km

View from Huish Down Hill

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Huish Down Hill lies just above the village of Oare in the edge of the Vale of Pewsey and has fantastic views to the south. It's part of the North …

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2

5.64 km

St Nicholas Church, Huish

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The church is 13th century in origin and is closely linked with Wilcot and Oare.

It was probably neglected in the 16th century and was refurbished in 1609.

In 1672 it fell into disrepair and needed complete rebuilding in 1751.

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3

5.73 km

Metal Rooster Sculpture

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4

8.76 km

Giant's Grave Hillfort

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Giant's Grave is a hillfort with an enviable view. It sits on a natural promontory, stretching south west towards the village of Oare, into the Vale of Pewsey.

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5

9.94 km

Loads of odd shaped trees

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6

10.1 km

View of North Wessex Downs

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7

10.2 km

Martinsell Hill Climb

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B

11.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.29 km

1.61 km

677 m

579 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.80 km

1.24 km

735 m

527 m

< 100 m

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