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Alton Barnes White Horse – Milk Hill loop from West Overton

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South West England

Alton Barnes White Horse – Milk Hill loop from West Overton

Hard

5.0

(4)

17

hikers

Alton Barnes White Horse – Milk Hill loop from West Overton

05:00

18.1km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.23 km

Forest Trail in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Forest

Moderate trail and lovely small forest to explore.

Tip by

2

6.02 km

View of the North Wessex Downs from Golden Ball Hill

Highlight • Trail

Moderate trail with Amazing views and full of history

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3

7.00 km

Knap Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Moderate trail with some elevation and amazing views full of history

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4

7.63 km

Knap Hill Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Knap Hill car park is a particularly useful spot from which to explore this section of the North Wessex Downs AONB and the Vale of Pewsey. Footpaths and bridleways head …

Tip by

5

8.25 km

Walkers Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Walkers Hill is a fantastic place from which to admire the Vale of Pewsey and surrounding downland. On a clear day, the vistas are exceptional, but the hill itself has …

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6

8.65 km

View of Alton Barnes White Horse

Highlight • Monument

One of Wiltshire's many white chalk horses, the Alton Barnes White Horse was cut in the early 1800s on the request of a local farmer. Well-maintained and much-visited, the horse …

Tip by

7

9.05 km

Alton Barnes White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Moderate trail with Amazing views and plenty of History to Explore

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8

10.3 km

Milk Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing trail with Amazing history to explore.

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B

18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

4.09 km

2.56 km

677 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

4.41 km

1.74 km

1.03 km

677 m

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Thursday 8 October

17°C

9°C

78 %

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