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Home : Local Walks : - Uffington White Horse

Uffington White Horse

Saturday 2nd May (end 1st week)

This walk will provide impressive views of the oldest hill figure in Britain - the dramatic White Horse - and explore the Iron Age hill fort of Uffington Castle where King Arthur is rumoured to have won his greatest victory against the Saxons. The White Horse of Uffington, dating back to 1000BC in the late Bronze Age, is thought to represent a horse goddess connected with the local Belgae tribe.

Meet: Bus Station (Gloucester Green)
Time: 09:30
Return: evening
Distance: 20km
Lunch: packed
Fare: approx £10
Leader: imogen.wade(a)lmh.ox.ac.uk
Grid Ref: SU237888

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