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View from Hackpen Hill – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Hackpen White Horse

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South West England

View from Hackpen Hill – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Hackpen White Horse

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View from Hackpen Hill – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Hackpen White Horse

02:26

8.96km

130m

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: August 18, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

394 m

View from Hackpen Hill

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The wonderful views and fast flowing descent after Hackpen Hill heading South-East over the summit toward Marlborough

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2

6.41 km

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

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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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3

8.95 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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8.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.64 km

2.11 km

107 m

103 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

4.29 km

210 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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11°C

55 %

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