Compton & Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs
Compton & Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs
4.6
(7)
22
hikers
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
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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297 m
Highlight • Settlement
Tip by
3.15 km
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
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
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