Section 8 of 11, White Horse Trail
Compton Bassett to New Town
11.3 miles (18.2 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SU 047 721. Finish: SU 110 635. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 454 m of climbing and 379 m of descent; highest point 287 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Compton Bassett.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at White Horse, 1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at New Town.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Village Street, 1.2 km away (Directions); Pewsey station, 5.9 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 20%, earth, rock and mud 10%, gravel and tracks 9%; the rest (58%) isn't recorded.
About 2% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 23 gates.
Steepest climb: about 106 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 1.8 miles in.
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