V - Sparsholt Firs Circular via Lambourn

Vale of White Horse Group

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Overview

We start from the Ridgeway and move down the Downs to the racehorse village of Lambourn, where we take a break by the picturesque church. From here we move back up the Downs, passing racehorse gallops and stop in the woods for our picnic lunch. Then on to White Horse Hill for some fantastic views, from there we walk along the Ridgeway back to the start. A hilly walk (850ft of ascent) but with few stiles. The Downs in February can be a bit on the bracing side, so wrap up warm. Vale Walk Leader PR 07418 078044

Saturday, 14 February 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 34375 85091
Nearest postcode:: -
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Sparsholt Firs, park on or near Ridgeway on either side of the B4001

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