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Blewbury & The Chalk Pit loop — North Wessex Downs

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Blewbury & The Chalk Pit loop — North Wessex Downs

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Blewbury & The Chalk Pit loop — North Wessex Downs

02:27

8.98km

130m

Hiking

The Blewbury & The Chalk Pit loop offers a moderate hiking experience through the North Wessex Downs. You will traverse chalk hills, ancient earthworks, and woodlands, with expansive views of the surrounding landscape and Blewburton Hill from the Chalk Pit. This 5.6-mile (9.0 km) route involves 432 feet (132 metres)…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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North Wessex Downs AONB

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Parking

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668 m

View of Blewburton Hill from the Chalk Pit

Highlight • Natural

Standing on a hill overlooking the village of Blewbury with Blewburton Hill in the distance is these remains of an old chalk pit. It's a great area for a walk …

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8.33 km

Blewbury Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Blewbury is a gorgeous little village located at the foothills of the Berkshire Downs. The village is surrounded by farmland and overlooked by an iron-age hillfort. It's nearby to many beautiful walks, including the Ridgeway, Britain's oldest road!

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8.98 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.80 km

2.03 km

1.09 km

502 m

414 m

147 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

2.49 km

2.03 km

798 m

515 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 23 May

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Blewbury & The Chalk Pit loop — North Wessex Downs

View of Blewburton Hill from the Chalk Pit

Blewbury Village

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