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Oxon Weekend Walkers Group

Why not join us this Sunday for a day long walk in our glorious countryside? See our website for more details.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Starting at Barbury Castle car park, we will walk along the Ridgeway towards Hackpen Hill and then take a left turn to make our way across the Marlborough Downs through Rockley and back up the chalk track to Barbury taking in views over the gallops. 

Sunday, 3 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring packed lunch

Dogs welcome but on leads please

The chalk tracks can be slippery so you may want to use walking poles and can harbour some deep puddles if the weather has been very wet. 

No public transport but the car park is free, of a good capacity & has a toilet block 

 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 15609 76089
Nearest postcode:
SN4 0QH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Barbury Castle car park, south of Swindon

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking