Potterne is a village situated in the heart of Wiltshire, England, offering a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. The area is positioned between the distinctive chalk formations of the Marlborough Downs and Salisbury Plain, featuring Gault and Upper Greensand terrain. This geographical setting provides varied environments suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Potterne offers more than 30 routes across several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring…
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4.6
(8)
123
hikers
6.40km
01:43
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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29
hikers
4.51km
01:12
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
hikers
3.20km
00:52
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
hikers
7.09km
01:53
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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13
riders
32.5km
02:19
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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16
riders
40.6km
02:31
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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3
riders
21.9km
01:30
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
39.2km
02:46
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.5
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98
riders
37.3km
02:31
130m
130m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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37
riders
60.9km
04:04
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
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11
riders
32.6km
02:02
120m
120m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
32.7km
02:34
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
64
riders
59.1km
02:29
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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52
riders
59.7km
02:41
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

38
riders
59.3km
02:40
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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24
riders
72.5km
03:58
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
riders
35.7km
01:50
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
riders
71.0km
04:11
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
37.7km
02:20
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
runners
4.94km
00:31
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
10.9km
01:10
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
7.40km
00:48
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
11.6km
01:12
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Potterne offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region has 38 routes available on komoot. These activities are rated an average of 4.62 out of 5 stars by users.
Yes, Potterne provides numerous hiking opportunities, including accessible paths along canal towpaths and trails across chalk downs. Specific guides like Hiking around Potterne offer detailed route information. There are 7 hiking routes listed on komoot for the area.
Potterne is suitable for Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. Routes include paved back roads and packed gravel paths along the Kennet & Avon Canal. Guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Potterne and MTB Trails around Potterne provide further details.
Yes, Potterne offers easy hiking options, particularly along the flat and accessible canal towpaths. These paths are suitable for various abilities. A dedicated guide, Easy hikes around Potterne, highlights suitable routes.
Potterne is situated between the Marlborough Downs and Salisbury Plain, with nearly half of Wiltshire designated as National Landscapes. These include the Cotswolds, Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs, and the North Wessex Downs. The area features chalk grasslands, ancient woodlands, and the Kennet & Avon Canal.
Komoot offers several guides for Potterne, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Potterne, Easy hikes around Potterne, Road Cycling Routes around Potterne, and MTB Trails around Potterne. Guides for Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking are also available.
The Kennet & Avon Canal towpath is a significant feature for off-road cycling and walking near Potterne. It passes notable sites like the Caen Hill Locks and the town of Devizes. The towpaths are generally flat and wide, making them suitable for various activities.
Yes, longer cycling routes are available, such as a 37.8-mile (60.9-kilometer) loop from Rowde that includes Caen Hill Locks and the Avebury Stone Circle. This route requires good fitness due to elevation gain. Other routes, like the 22.7-mile (36.6-kilometer) "Caen Hill Locks – Canal Towpath Cycle Route loop from Devizes," are also available.
The official community website for Potterne is www.potterne.info. This site provides local information about the village.
The Potterne Parish Council can be contacted by phone at 01380 727693 for inquiries related to the parish.
Outdoor activities in Potterne have an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 700 user reviews.
Mountain biking is an option in the Potterne area, particularly along the canal paths. These paths are mostly packed gravel but can become muddy after rain. The MTB Trails around Potterne guide offers specific routes.
Potterne is situated on Gault and Upper Greensand, positioned between the chalk landscapes of the Marlborough Downs and Salisbury Plain. The parish features two streams and a local landmark known as One Tree (Little Tree) Hill, which stands at 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level.

