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Hannington Viaduct – Watership Down Climb loop from Picket Piece

Hannington Viaduct – Watership Down Climb loop from Picket Piece

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Hannington Viaduct – Watership Down Climb loop from Picket Piece

02:12

47.4km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.23 km

Hannington Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

This beautiful arched viaduct carries the train line over the main road. It's a nice sight to look up at as you cycle by.

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12.0 km

Watership Down

Highlight • Trail

The quiet lanes over the top of Watership Down - fairly unkept and gnarly roads in places but easily suited to a road bike - some lovely views on a sunny day and plenty of wildlife!

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15.7 km

Watership Down Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a steep climb through picturesque countryside peaking at about a 16% incline, but you can take a break at the top and explore Watership Down if you fancy …

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17.2 km

View of Watership Down

Highlight • Natural Monument

For those that do not want to do the steep climb, a view of Watership Down from the road below.

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23.9 km

Church of the Ascension, Burghclere

Highlight • Historical Site

There has been a church in Burghclere since about 1100 AD, the present Church of the Ascension dates from 1838

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24.6 km

Sandham Memorial Chapel

Highlight • Monument

Built to honour the 'forgotten dead' of the First World War, who were not remembered on any official memorials, the series was inspired by Spencer's own experiences as a medical …

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29.1 km

HRH Coffee & Deli

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little cafe I happened upon. Good coffee and selection of cake (the do butties as well). Only open Tue-Sat

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40.7 km

Little Leafy Grove

Forest

43.8 km

Four Acres Row

Forest

47.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

1.74 km

698 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

7°C

73 %

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Hannington Viaduct – Watership Down Climb loop from Picket Piece

Hannington Viaduct

Watership Down

Watership Down Climb

View of Watership Down

Church of the Ascension, Burghclere

Sandham Memorial Chapel

HRH Coffee & Deli

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