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WALK: Uffington Castle, the white horse and Wayland’s Smithy

SOLD OUT: to be added to the waiting list email hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk

A circular late-afternoon walk led by Isobel Geddes.

A walk looking at the geology and archaeology in the landscape following the Ridgeway from Uffington Castle hill-fort, with the original prehistoric white horse below, to Wayland’s Smithy long barrow.

3.5 miles, approx. 1.75 hours walking plus about an hour looking around the sites.

Details of the day:

Date: Saturday 19 August
Start Time: 5.00 pm. Walk is expected to last a couple of hours or so.
Park and meet: at the National Trust Car park Grid Ref. SU 293 866 (What3Words = gilding.bends.fallen). Turn south off the B4507 at the Woolstone crossroads (signposted to white horse/NT car park)

Cost: £12 (£10 WANHS members)
Booking: essential ‘book online’ below.
Maximum Number: 14 (excluding walk leaders)

Terms and Conditions

  • Stout footwear, protective clothing to suit the prevailing weather conditions.
  • Reasonable mobility will be required – sufficient for a walk of 3 to 4 miles, with some uphill tracks.
  • Please ensure that you bring water and snacks; this is particularly important in hot weather.
  • The event may be postponed if adverse weather is forecast.
  • Unless sold out, bookings will close at 9 am on the day of the outing.

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  • 19th August 2023
  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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