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South East England

Vale Of White Horse

The Winnaway Path – Didcot to Wantage Railway Path loop from Harwell

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Vale Of White Horse

The Winnaway Path – Didcot to Wantage Railway Path loop from Harwell

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4.5

(4)

28

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The Winnaway Path – Didcot to Wantage Railway Path loop from Harwell

01:03

17.8km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

588 m

Traditional Cottages of Harwell

Highlight • Settlement

2

1.57 km

The Winnaway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great shortcut from Harwell village to Harwell Campus. Nice tarmac from the main road by Harwell Campus. Gets a bit gnarly on the main descent to Harwell village. Suitable for road bikes (25c), just go easy approaching Reading Road.

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3

4.29 km

DiSH at Harwell Campus

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe & Take Aways in permanent shipping containers with loads of seating. Great place for a stop. tucktrucks.co.uk/dish Only weekdays, but sadly not on weekends. Burgers, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Indian food. Recommended.

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4

5.92 km

Icknield Way at North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Trail

Bridleway over the A34 - connecting up to Harwell Labs

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5

6.58 km

View of Didcot from North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

As of April 2021 the road is temporarily shut to traffic but open to cycles

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6

6.74 km

Chilton Road (Cyclists and Walkers Only)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In Mar 2022, still closed for road users - blocked off with concrete bollards.

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7

9.57 km

Didcot to Wantage Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Disused railway line, perfectly flat and straight.

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B

17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

3.87 km

1.88 km

1.27 km

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

1.14 km

564 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

70 %

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