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Overton Hill walk, Wiltshire
Overton Hill · Photo: Overton Hill

These walks explore the open chalk downland around Overton Hill and Avebury Down, following a mix of ancient tracks and quiet countryside paths.

Expect big skies, wide horizons and steady climbs that make the most of this exposed but rewarding landscape.

Across the routes, the walking extends towards East Kennett and along sections of the historic Wessex Ridgeway, with plenty of space and open views throughout.

It’s a set of walks that feel expansive and rural, with a real sense of downland scenery and a few busy road crossings to take care with at the start.

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Walk information

Overton Hill Walk 1

Walk distance
1¾ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This short countryside route sets out from the Overton Hill car park and heads across open downland towards the quiet village of East Kennett. The surrounding landscape has a spacious, rural feel, with wide views and gently rolling fields.

The route combines open countryside with a touch of village character, making it a pleasant little outing with fresh air and peaceful surroundings. There is a busy road to cross near the start, so extra care is needed at this point.

Overton Hill Walk 1 4.3 Ratings and reviews 6 ratings · 4 reviews

Based on 6 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.3

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.3 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.7 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café0.8 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelBoots recommended

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User reviews

Walker review

Nice walk with distant views. A couple of sections on quiet roads but otherwise lots of off lead opportunities for dogs. No facilities en route but Avebury is fairly close.

Walker review

Lovely walk and scenery but welly deep mud in places!

Walker review

Nice circular walk with fantastic views

Walker review

Beautiful route and so easy to follow. Perfect for dog walking with an added plus of a river at the end to swim in for the dog!! Brilliant.

Walk information

Overton Hill Walk 2

Walk distance
4¼ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This longer route from Overton Hill explores the open chalk downland around Avebury Down, with a stretch along the ancient Wessex Ridgeway.

Gentle climbs and high ground give the walk a slightly more strenuous feel, but the fresh air and wide horizons make the effort worthwhile.

Overton Hill Walk 2 4.3 Ratings and reviews 10 ratings · 7 reviews

Based on 10 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.3

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.2 / 5
Path condition3.4 / 5
Buggy friendly1.2 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.4 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.3 / 5
Route accuracy4.7 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Walker review

Lovely easy walk most enjoyable .................................

Walker review

Wonderful walk. Did it in damp summer and the paths were muddy in some places as there are farm tractor routes along the way. Amazing views. A few uphill parts but nothing strenuous at all.

Walker review

Extremely muddy in places during the winter. The mud near the farm was welly deep. But otherwise very enjoyable

Walker review

Easy Sunday morning stroll.Dog loved it.

Walker review

Nice walk with lovely views - has to be said though, the damage motor vehicles have done to ridgeway over the years can make it hard work on the ankles negotiating the tracks.

Walker review

Lovely views over the local countryside.

Walker review

Walked this one in the rain. Water pools in areas and the grass becomes slippery. None the less very enjoyable. Car park easy to find just off the road, but the roads to and from had a great deal of surface water

Walk information

Overton Hill Walk 3

Walk distance
6½ miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This longest route from Overton Hill is a proper downland outing, circling the high ground south of the pretty village of East Kennett.

It’s a more strenuous option, with longer stretches over exposed hills that offer a good workout and a real sense of space.

There is a very busy road to cross near the start, so extra care is needed before settling into this rewarding long walk.

Overton Hill Walk 3 4.8 Ratings and reviews 5 ratings · 1 review

Based on 5 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.8

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly1.8 / 5
Path condition4.4 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.8 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.2 / 5
Route accuracy3.2 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Lovely walk

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Expanded route map for Overton Hill Walk 1, a 1.75 mile circular walk in Wiltshire