White Horse Trail

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Statistics and Files
Start: Westbury White Horse
Grid Ref: ST898515
Distance: 91 miles (146 km)
 
Climbing: 1,874 metres
Walk time: 38-46 hours
Days: 7-9

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

Summary: The White Horse Trail ia a circular walking route, originally created by Wiltshire Ramblers with assistance from Wiltshire Council, through Charlton St Peter, North Newnton, the Manningfords, Pewsey, Oare, Marlborough, Broad Hinton, Broad Town, Clyffe Pypard, Clevancy, Cherhill, Avebury, Alton Barnes, Honeystreet, Devizes, Bulkington, Keevil, Steeple Ashton, Dunge and Bratton providing views of the eight white horses which are cut into the turf of the chalk hillsides of Wiltshire. As well as visiting many other historic and prehistoric locations, passing close to the start of the Ridgeway, use was made of part of the Kennet and Avon Canal. The White Horses, in order of visiting them on the trail, are Westbury, Pewsey, Marlborough, Broad Hinton (Hackpen Hill), Broad Town, Cherhill, Alton Barnes and Devizes.


Useful Links:
Wiltshire Tourist Guide
Walking the White Horses Trail
Long Distance Walkers Association


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