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Highclere

Brownhill Wood – Penwood Forest loop from Enborne Row

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Basingstoke And Deane

Highclere

Brownhill Wood – Penwood Forest loop from Enborne Row

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Brownhill Wood – Penwood Forest loop from Enborne Row

02:59

11.5km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.90 km for 329 m

Closed: • September-June (otherwise open)

After 3.23 km for 1.85 km

Open: • July-August (otherwise closed)

After 6.02 km for 481 m

Open: • July-August (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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54 m

Brownhill Wood

Highlight • Forest

765 m

Woodland Walk in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Forest

5.24 km

View of Highclere Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

6.78 km

St Michael and All Angels Church, Highclere

Highlight • Historical Site

The parish church of St Michael and All Angels sits between Highclere Castle and the main part of the village. This church (1870s) replaced a much older church sited adjacent …

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6.91 km

Bench by the Stream in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • River

10.8 km

Pine Forest in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Forest

Stunning section of the woodland filled with towering pine forest and lush mossy heather and ferns.

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11.3 km

Penwood Forest

Highlight • Forest

Penwood Forest is a beautiful woodland known for its ancient beech trees and autumnal colours. The woods feature a network of walking trails that welcome walkers, runner, and cyclists.

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

2.85 km

2.77 km

1.98 km

881 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

3.60 km

2.29 km

1.05 km

109 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

77 %

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Brownhill Wood – Penwood Forest loop from Enborne Row

Brownhill Wood

Woodland Walk in North Wessex Downs

View of Highclere Castle

St Michael and All Angels Church, Highclere

Bench by the Stream in North Wessex Downs

Pine Forest in North Wessex Downs

Penwood Forest

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