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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Avebury to Ridgeway Track loop from Burderop Wood

Mountain biking trails

South West England

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Avebury to Ridgeway Track loop from Burderop Wood

Moderate

16

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Avebury to Ridgeway Track loop from Burderop Wood

02:23

29.2km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.04 km

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Often referred to as Britain's oldest road, the Ridgeway is an ancient route that has been used since prehistory. It stretches from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon while this section stretches …

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2

7.90 km

Hackpen White Horse

Highlight • Monument

Lovely flowy but rutty chalk double track with great views. Awesome

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9.50 km

Berwick Bassett Dewpond

Lake

4

14.6 km

Overton Hill and Start of The Ridgeway National Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

From the 571-foot (174 m) summit of Overton Hill, you are afforded a magnificent view of the rolling landscape. You can also observe several round barrow burial mounds on the …

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5

14.6 km

View of White Horse Hill Fort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Deviate from the view slightly to take this epic view of the English country side in

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6

15.5 km

Wishing Rock in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Historical Site

Moderate trail with Amazing views and history

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7

17.6 km

Avebury to Ridgeway Track

Highlight • Cycleway

A chalky incline from Avebury village (and the stone circles), past the mucky farm and up onto the Ridgeway. It can get pretty rutted and steep here, so you'll want an easy gear for sure!

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8

22.8 km

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

Highlight • Trail

Views from the top of Hackpen Hill and Ridgeway intersection

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26.1 km

Nut Plantation

Forest

10

28.6 km

Ridgeway Bike Hire Start Point

Highlight • Parking

Start here for bike hire

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B

29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

4.91 km

2.81 km

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

9.35 km

5.55 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 11 October

19°C

11°C

64 %

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