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Vale Of White Horse

Uffington Castle Hillfort – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Woolstone

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South East England

Vale Of White Horse

Uffington Castle Hillfort – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Woolstone

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Uffington Castle Hillfort – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Woolstone

03:42

13.3km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.26 km

Uffington White Horse

Highlight • Climb

The white horse at Uffington, carved out of the hillside and coloured with white chalk is believed to be the oldest in Britain, and of a much simpler style than …

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2

1.65 km

Uffington Castle Earthworks

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

1.67 km

Dragon Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic view and all-round view. On a visit to the more famous White Horse Hill, you should definitely "take" the Dragon Hill. Is close to it.

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4

2.17 km

Uffington White Horse

Highlight • Monument

Uffington Castle is an exceptionally well-preserved example of an Iron Age hill fort. The White Horse is the oldest chalk-cut hill figure in Britain, too; perhaps over 3,000 years old. From the summit, you are afforded wonderful views.

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5

2.50 km

Uffington Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Summit

On White Horse Hill, this large hillfort dates back to the Iron Age and lies next to the extraordinary Uffington White Horse, a prehistoric chalk figure. Combined, they make for …

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6.13 km

Knighton Bushes Plantation

Forest

7

8.90 km

Field Path in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Trail

There are couple of different paths through fields

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8

9.95 km

Beech Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Turn into the small wood from main path and you can hike through beautiful high trees

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9

10.4 km

Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow

Highlight • Historical Site

Wayland's Smithy is a Neolithic chambered long barrow. The site was once believed to be the home of Wayland, the Saxon god of metalworking, hence the name. Excavations have revealed …

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B

13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

2.66 km

936 m

794 m

155 m

Surfaces

7.67 km

2.54 km

2.07 km

950 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

98 %

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