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Pointing Oak – Replacement King Oak loop from Savernake Forest

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South West England

Pointing Oak – Replacement King Oak loop from Savernake Forest

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Pointing Oak – Replacement King Oak loop from Savernake Forest

01:12

4.55km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

1.49 km

Pointing Oak

Highlight • Historical Site

Many of the ancient oak trees in Savernake Forest are believed to have served as boundary markers, predating the formation of England itself. There are around 30 in total and they are a beautiful addition to the forest.

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2

1.55 km

Replacement King Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

1.76 km

Spider Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

1.83 km

Original Queen Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

2.01 km

New Queen Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

6

3.12 km

Ailesbury Column

Highlight • Historical Site

Erected in 1781, the Ailesbury Column is a defining feature of Savernake Forest. The column was built by Thomas Bruce Earl to thank his uncle for leaving him his estates. …

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B

4.55 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

1.42 km

Surfaces

3.09 km

910 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 17 October

13°C

5°C

12 %

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