We are the Hampshire 40+ Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Andrew M.
This walk on the Berkshire Downs will take in History, Prehistory and some spectacular scenery. We will start at the National Trust car park for the Uffington White Horse, near the village of Woolstone. Our walk will take us to the White Horse itself, Uffington hill fort, Wayland's Smithy long barrow, and Ashdown House. We will be walking mostly on open downland, including a section of the Ridgeway.
The walk is mostly easy going. There are two notable hills, one right at the end which could be bypassed if anyone wishes. Conditions underfoot will depend on what happens to the weather between now and then, but I do not expect much mud. Since we will be mostly on open downland we will be exposed to the weather, whether that's baking sun or pouring rain. Well behaved dogs are welcome - we will be near grazing livestock. Please bring supplies for two refreshment stops - probably an early lunch and a late lunch. Refreshments will be available after the walk at the White Horse Inn, in Woolstone, about half a mile from the end point. There is a fee of £4 for the car park, though free to NT members.
The car park is south of the B4507. If coming from Ashbury you will turn right: there is a clear "brown sign" for Uffington White Horse and Waylands Smithy.
