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Compton & Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs

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Compton & Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs

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Compton & Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs

02:11

8.28km

80m

Hiking

Embark on the Compton & Ridgeway loop, a moderate hike through the North Wessex Downs. This 5.1-mile (8.3 km) route takes you across rolling hills and open fields, incorporating a section of the ancient Ridgeway path. You will experience downland tracks and agricultural landscapes, with gentle ascents and descents totaling…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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297 m

Compton Village Highlights

Highlight • Settlement

Compton is a pleasant little village located in the eastern region of the beautiful North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty. The village features a historic church, a village shop, and a great local pub, The Foinavon.

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3.15 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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8.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

1.86 km

1.66 km

979 m

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

2.08 km

1.94 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

13°C

0°C

61 %

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Compton & Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs

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