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Compton & Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs

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South East England

Compton & Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs

Moderate

4.6

(8)

24

hikers

Compton & Ridgeway loop — North Wessex Downs

02:11

8.28km

80m

Hiking

Embark on the Compton & Ridgeway loop, a moderate hike through the North Wessex Downs. This 5.1-mile (8.3 km) route takes you across rolling hills and open fields, incorporating a section of the ancient Ridgeway path. You will experience downland tracks and agricultural landscapes, with gentle ascents and descents totaling…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

297 m

Compton Village Highlights

Highlight • Settlement

Compton is a pleasant little village located in the eastern region of the beautiful North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty. The village features a historic church, a village shop, and a great local pub, The Foinavon.

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3.15 km

The Ridgeway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Here you will trail a section of the famous Ridegway, which is thought to be one of Britain's oldest roads! You'll be traversing along the exact route that has been …

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8.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.33 km

1.87 km

1.68 km

1.09 km

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

2.24 km

1.90 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 17 October

13°C

1°C

15 %

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