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Central Swindon South walks
Ogbourne St George to Avebury, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Association / Club / Walk leader
13.63 mi
+856 ft
-840 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ogbourne St. George (Wiltshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. The Stage 6 is a short walk as you will probably have to continue a bit further to get a place to stay and maybe head to Swindon or Trowbridge for onward travel. The countryside is a mixture of arable land, changing colour with the seasons, and areas of sheep or cattle grazed grassland. Some of the best views are from Smeathe’s Ridge as you climb gently up to Barbury Castle.
The Ridgeway, Waylands Smithy and Uffington Castle from Ashdown House
Visorando Member8.20 mi
+525 ft
-541 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)
This walk combines one of the best sections of the Ridgeway and the start of the Lambourn Valley Way with visits to two ancient monuments. It is easy walking; the paths are either well-made or on well-drained chalk downland.
Ashdown House circular via White Horse and Berkshire Border
7.75 mi
+495 ft
-502 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk starts from Ashdown House. On the way you will be able to enjoy the White Horse Hill and Alfred’s Castle then spectacular views of the Vale of the White Horse.
Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy
3.15 mi
+262 ft
-233 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)
This short walk on the North Wessex Downs offers wonderful and the chance to explore some fine ancient monuments including the Uffungton White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.
Uffington Castle, the White Horse and Wayland's Smithy
5.93 mi
+574 ft
-545 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)
This walk on North Wessex Downs offers some wonderful views as well as the opportunity to explore some fine ancient monuments. These include the Uffington White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.
Membury Camp and the Solar Farm
4.03 mi
+308 ft
-322 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
Although just outside the valley, this walk gives access to very different countryside, with a number of features of interest, some lovely views and snowdrops and bluebells at the right time of year. The walk includes a number of steepish hills.
The Red Lion, Axford
5.11 mi
+253 ft
-249 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Ramsbury (Wiltshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Axford area along River Kennet.
Upper Lambourn via Baydon Hole and Bailey Hill
6.03 mi
+404 ft
-423 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
A circular walk that brings you from Upper Lambourn via Baydon Hole and Bailey Hill.
Upper Lambourn circular via The Maddle
5.75 mi
+341 ft
-364 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
On this circular walk, you will be able to experience Upper chalk and the Mandown gallop complex.
Avebury, West Kennett and Silbury Hill
6.70 mi
+335 ft
-351 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)
This Wiltshire walk provides a way of visiting many of the interesting World Heritage Neolithic sites around the village of Avebury including the Stone Circle, Silbury Hill and West Kennett Long Barrow.
Hackpen Hill and Overton Down from Avebury
9.04 mi
+420 ft
-410 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)
The North Wessex Downs provides some good walking terrain and this extended route from Avebury takes you onto the downs to follow a section of the Ridgeway.
Savernake Forest
4.11 mi
+230 ft
-236 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Savernake (Wiltshire)
Starting from Postern Hill Car Park this circular route explore much of the beautiful forest including several of the named oaks and the arboretum.
Lambourn circular via Baydon Hole, Bailey Hill and Near Down
7.40 mi
+551 ft
-528 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
This circular walk starts from Lambourn and goes via Baydon Hole, Bailey Hill and Near Down.
The upper Lambourn Valley Way and Ridgeway - from Lambourn
13.95 mi
+614 ft
-627 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
The Lambourn Valley Way is a delightful 32km (20 mile) mile walk, from the Ridgeway at Uffington Castle to Newbury. This circular walk goes from Lambourn to the Ridgeway past Ashdown House, along the Ridgeway past the ancient monuments of Wayland's Smithy and Uffington Castle, and returns to Lambourn along the Lambourn Valley Way. The route "The Lambourn Valley Way, from Lambourn to Newbury (with shorter options)" describes the continuation of this walk to Newbury.
Lambourn circular via Eastbury, Lambourn Valley
4.95 mi
+200 ft
-223 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
Start the walk at the Market Square, note the old Market Cross and the site of the Lambourn Tanker Crash of 1953, and enjoy the river and countryside around Lambourn.
From Gillards Copse to Thornhill Copse via Ox Wood, Lambourn Valley
4.55 mi
+322 ft
-344 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
This is a walk through woodlands and along the open fields to the South-East of Lambourn.
Lambourn via Eastbury and Sheepdrove, Lambourn Valley
5.32 mi
+384 ft
-377 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
This walk brings you through Eastbury and Sheepdrove and gives fine views of the downs towards the Ridgeway. Then, it goes past a number of gallops, where you may see racehorses exercising.
Lambourn circular via Greenways, Ox wood and White Shute
4.10 mi
+361 ft
-351 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
Along this walk, you will be able to enjoy a wonderful view of Lambourn from, a delightful cottage with a beautifully kept garden and to go through Ox Wood.
From Lynch Wood to The Folly via Upper Lambourn, Lambourn Valley
4.22 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
Starting at the market square this walk takes you through Lynch wood to Upper Lambourn and then onto the fields above Lambourn and back via the Folly.
Lambourn circular via Rooksnest and Eastbury, Lambourn Valley
5.61 mi
+338 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
A lovely walk with much variety and interest : wild flower meadow, Watts Bank Nature Reserve, superb views of the Eastbury Downs and Lambourn nestled in the Lambourn Valley, the pretty little village of Eastbury, which has many buildings of historic interest and the Lambourn River, a seasonal chalk stream.
This walk goes up (and down) several hills and can be slippery underfoot after rain.
The Lambourn Valley Way, from Lambourn to Newbury with shorter options
15.09 mi
+299 ft
-449 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
The Lambourn Valley Way is a delightful 32km (20 mile) mile walk, from the Ridgeway at Uffington Castle to Newbury. This route describes the second part of this walk, from Lambourn to Newbury, including an optional visit to Donnington Castle. It mostly follows the bank of the River Lambourn or the route of the dismantled Lambourn Valley Railway.
Lambourn Valley
1.24 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)
A short bracing walk which heads uphill for the first half.
Farringdon to Wantage using The Vale Way
11.51 mi
+220 ft
-272 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Great Faringdon (Oxfordshire)
A varied walk between two market towns in the Vale of the White Horse. After climbing Foley Hill for the view it is a flat route across the vale to Wantage. Both town centres have plenty of facilities for a refreshing drink or a meal or even accommodation.
Milk Hill the highest point in Wiltshire
2.80 mi
+322 ft
-335 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Alton (Wiltshire)
A pleasant Wiltshire walk across chalk downland to the highest point in the county. The walk also includes some other interesting features typical of this area.
Cake Wood & Froxfield village
1.97 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Froxfield (Wiltshire)
Wide downland views, woodland edge and a stroll through the historic village of Froxfield.
Little Bedwyn & the Ramsbury Estate
7.35 mi
+377 ft
-358 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Froxfield (Wiltshire)
Along the towpath to Little Bedwyn, returning via farmland and parkland with distant views.
Little Bedwyn and the Kennet & Avon
3.67 mi
+92 ft
-95 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Froxfield (Wiltshire)
A figure-of-eight route to a pretty canalside village with thatched cottages and an ancient church.
Pewsey Downs from Wootton Rivers
7.85 mi
+482 ft
-472 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Wootton Rivers (Wiltshire)
This Wiltshire walk climbs onto the Pewsey Downs from where there are excellent views across the Vale of Pewsey. The route uses a number of national trails before returning along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal and offers a range of scenery from rolling downs to the open aspect of the Vale of Pewsey.
Quenington and the Coln
5.45 mi
+118 ft
-135 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Coln St. Aldwyns (Gloucestershire)
To a historic village with a medieval gatehouse and Norman church, with a riverside return.
Bibury and the Coln valley
6.53 mi
+331 ft
-328 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Coln St. Aldwyns (Gloucestershire)
A high-level route to picture-perfect Bibury, returning along the Coln valley.
Coln St. Aldwyns
1.14 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Coln St. Aldwyns (Gloucestershire)
A short stroll round this pretty Cotswold stone village on the River Coln.
The Cross Keys, Great Bedwyn
5.11 mi
+295 ft
-299 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Great Bedwyn (Wiltshire)
This circular walk brings you to visit Great Bedwyn area along the canal towpath, via Wilton Windmill and woodlands.
Great Bedwyn and Wilton Windmill
7.26 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Great Bedwyn (Wiltshire)
Starting from Great Bedwyn the route takes you past the Croften Beam Engine to the Windmill at Wilton.
Burbage to Great Bedwyn via Durley and St Kathryn's
8.78 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
This circular walk takes in parkland, woodland, pretty villages, especially Great Bedwyn, which has various facilities. Returning on the Kennet and Avon Canal past the famous Crofton Beam Engines dating back to 1812 and still operational some summer season weekends.
From Burbage follow Lover to Savernake and Kennet and Avon Canal
6.16 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A lovely varied circular walk taking in part of Savernake Forest and Kennet and Avon Canal.
Tottenham Estate and Savernake Forest from Burbage
8.40 mi
+371 ft
-364 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A walk on a lane to Durley then across the Tottenham House Estate to St Katherine's. Then onto Savernake Forest. Fine views and beautiful Savernake Forest.
More walks in Central Swindon South
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Marston Maisey
- Mildenhall
- Nythe, Eldene and Liden
- Ogbourne St. Andrew
- Ogbourne St. George
- Preshute
- Purton
- Ramsbury
- Royal Wootton Bassett
- Shrivenham
- South Cerney
- South Marston
- St. Andrews
- Stanton Fitzwarren
- Stratton St. Margaret
- Wanborough
- Watchfield
- West Overton
- West Swindon
- Winterbourne Bassett
- Winterbourne Monkton
- Wroughton