Trail Description

This opening stage of the ancient Ridgeway sets out near the Avebury stone circle over the chalk downs of Wiltshire. The broad old track climbs past prehistoric barrows to the hillfort of Barbury Castle. Big skies and open downland walking on Britain's oldest road.

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Weather forecast - The Ridgeway: Overton Hill to Barbury Castle

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for The Ridgeway: Overton Hill to Barbury Castle.

scattered clouds

22°C

Scattered Clouds

38% Humidity
14 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

scattered clouds
Today
Scattered Clouds
22°C
clear sky
Tomorrow
Clear Sky
22°C
clear sky
Tuesday
Clear Sky
25°C
broken clouds
Wednesday
Broken Clouds
25°C
few clouds
Thursday
Few Clouds
26°C

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