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Mid Wiltshire Group

We are the Mid Wiltshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Starting from Barbary Castle, the route follows the Ridgeway down into the valley of the little River Og. We visit the village of Ogbourne St Andrew before taking a track that leads back to the open downs. The  views are extensive and the gradients are gradual.

Poles or sticks could be useful as the chalky paths may be slippery. There maybe livestock en route.

Bring refreshments for 2 stops

Sunday, 2 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring refreshments for 2 stops.

You must book with the leader in the week preceding - text preferred. You are not confirmed until you get a reply.

Dogs are at the leaders discretion. 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 15603 76082
Nearest postcode:
SN4 0QH
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet and start from Barbary Castle Country Park. This is signposted from the B4005 to the east of Chiseldon

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking