Section 7 of 11, White Horse Trail
Broad Hinton to Compton Bassett
10 miles (16.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 107 765. Finish: SU 047 721. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 292 m of climbing and 312 m of descent; highest point 206 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Broad Hinton.
- Bus stops
- Village Hall, 300 m from the start. Directions SU 104 767The Bell, 420 m from the start. Directions SU 111 764Fourways Crossroads, 670 m from the start. Directions SU 112 770
Getting back
The section finishes at Compton Bassett.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at White Horse, 1 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 32%, earth, rock and mud 25%, paved or flagged 12%, gravel and tracks 5%; the rest (26%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 4 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 73 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 7.9 miles in.
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