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

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

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

08:02

29.9km

370m

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 23, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.03 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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7.45 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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11.1 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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11.5 km

Uffington Castle hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Uffington Castle is an early Iron Age (with underlying Bronze Age) univallate hillfort in Oxfordshire, England. It covers about 32,000 square metres and is surrounded by two earth banks separated …

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11.8 km

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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12.1 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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20.9 km

The Ridgeway Trail

Highlight • 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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21.4 km

Segsbury Camp Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Segsbury Camp is an Iron Age hill fort in the Vale of White Horse. You can explore extensive and well-preserved ramparts and gateways in the fort. Historians believe this site …

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29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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