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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

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

03:50

13.5km

300m

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: May 15, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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1.49 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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1.96 km

Uffington Castle Earthworks

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.99 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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2.40 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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3.17 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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5.45 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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5.87 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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8.09 km

Rose and Crown Inn, Ashbury

Highlight • Restaurant

A traditional Family run English Country Inn with 7 comfortable bedrooms on a B & B basis, Full English Breakfast included, set in the beautiful village of Ashbury, nestled at …

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

3.30 km

1.29 km

273 m

228 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

3.57 km

3.40 km

2.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

7°C

79 %

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

Uffington White Horse

Uffington Castle Earthworks

Dragon Hill

Uffington White Horse

Uffington Castle Hillfort

Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow

Beech Forest Path

Rose and Crown Inn, Ashbury

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