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Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow – Beech Forest Path loop from Ashbury

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Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow – Beech Forest Path loop from Ashbury

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Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow – Beech Forest Path loop from Ashbury

01:31

5.46km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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176 m

The Baking Bee

Highlight • Cafe

nice little bike friendly shop and tea room

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1.02 km

Windslow Bank

Forest

1.44 km

Ancient Terraces by Ashbury Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you need to get down or up the rather horrid Ashbury Hill, you may enjoy this little road better than cycling on the main road. It starts off on …

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2.45 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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2.86 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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3.66 km

Gravel Track in North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice quiet section

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5.21 km

St Mary's Church, Ashbury

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of England parish church of Saint Mary was originally Norman but was rebuilt in the 13th century. In the 20th century the artist Martin Travers converted the north …

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5.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.98 km

689 m

464 m

311 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

1.54 km

864 m

656 m

444 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

21°C

10°C

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Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow – Beech Forest Path loop from Ashbury

The Baking Bee

Ancient Terraces by Ashbury Hill

Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow

Beech Forest Path

Gravel Track in North Wessex Downs National Landscape

St Mary's Church, Ashbury

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