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The Ridgeway Trail – Wessex Ridgeway loop from Marlborough

The Ridgeway Trail – Wessex Ridgeway loop from Marlborough

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The Ridgeway Trail – Wessex Ridgeway loop from Marlborough

01:48

32.6km

270m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.77 km

Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

National Cycle Route 482 based on an old railway track which links The Ridgeway to Marlborough. Good surface.

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12.6 km

Trees Café

Highlight • Cafe

This is an amazing local business- high quality produce in the farm shop and a very good cafe too!

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14.1 km

The Ridgeway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

20.9 km

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

Highlight • Trail

Views from the top of Hackpen Hill and Ridgeway intersection

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21.3 km

View from Hackpen Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The wonderful views and fast flowing descent after Hackpen Hill heading South-East over the summit toward Marlborough

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27.6 km

Manton Down

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep climb on lovely gravel following the Wessex Ridgeway up Manton Down. A beast if you're unlucky enough to be riding into a headwind!

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29.3 km

Wessex Ridgeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a beautiful section of the Wessex Ridgeway just north of Marlborough. The full ridgeway route is 136 miles long and is part of the ancient trade route that once stretched across England.

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31.4 km

The Polly Tearooms, Marlborough

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely little town with lots of nice cafes for mid ride coffee & cake.

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32.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

10.4 km

4.34 km

3.82 km

1.21 km

746 m

122 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

10.3 km

9.88 km

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

10°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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The Ridgeway Trail – Wessex Ridgeway loop from Marlborough

Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path

Trees Café

The Ridgeway Trail

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

View from Hackpen Hill

Manton Down

Wessex Ridgeway

The Polly Tearooms, Marlborough

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