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Pewsey White Horse & Kennet & Avon Canal loop from Pewsey — North Wessex Downs

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Pewsey White Horse & Kennet & Avon Canal loop from Pewsey — North Wessex Downs

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Pewsey White Horse & Kennet & Avon Canal loop from Pewsey — North Wessex Downs

05:07

19.7km

120m

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: June 6, 2024

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North Wessex Downs AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.74 km

Pewsey White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Pewsey White Horse is both fairly young and quite small – the smallest in Wiltshire. It was cut into the chalk hillside in 1937 although it replaced a much older horse, possibly originating in the 18th century.

The horse lies at one end of the Vale of Pewsey, and looks across the valley toward the Alton Barnes White Horse, which lies on Milk Hill to the north west.

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9.65 km

St James' Church, North Newnton

Highlight • Historical Site

This secluded church was built in the 13th century but it stands on the site of a considerably older church, built around the 10th century. The tower is 15th-century, and houses four bells.

It sits on the banks of a young River Avon, north of the village of Upavon with little nearby by farms. Both the Pewsey Avon Trail and the White Horse Trail long-distance footpaths pass directly by.

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12.4 km

Sticks & Stones Café

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Bespoke handmade kitchenware shop with a great cafe. Outdoor seating in summer or cosy inside in winter. Fabulous selection of snacks, lunches, cakes + really good coffee.
Open daily 10-4.

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19.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

4.69 km

3.70 km

2.76 km

703 m

678 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

3.12 km

2.63 km

1.34 km

1.22 km

191 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Pewsey White Horse & Kennet & Avon Canal loop from Pewsey — North Wessex Downs

Pewsey White Horse

St James' Church, North Newnton

Sticks & Stones Café

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