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South East England

Grimsbury Castle Hillfort – Bucklebury Quiet Lane loop from Theale

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Grimsbury Castle Hillfort – Bucklebury Quiet Lane loop from Theale

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5

riders

Grimsbury Castle Hillfort – Bucklebury Quiet Lane loop from Theale

03:33

55.2km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

18.4 km

Hampstead Norreys Community Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cyclists friendly cafe with really welcoming staff. The food on offer in the cafe and shop is excellent. The hosts couldn’t be more accommodating. Make sure you have plenty of …

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27.6 km

Hailey Copse

Forest

3

37.8 km

Grimsbury Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Grimsbury Castle Fort is an Iron Age hillfort situated on top of a high hill in Berkshire. The hillfort would have been occupied between the 2nd and 3rd centuries. It …

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4

42.7 km

Footbridge Between Brocks Lane and Marlston Road

Highlight • Bridge

5

43.1 km

Ford Crossing in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • River

The Ford was 1.5Ft deep. Fortunately there is a footpath and bridge to the side.

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6

43.4 km

Bucklebury Quiet Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Lane between Bucklebury and Upper-Bucklebury for non-motorists

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B

55.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

4.27 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.8 km

15.6 km

556 m

336 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 25 July

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