Hackpen Hill – Caen Hill Locks loop from Marston

Hackpen Hill – Caen Hill Locks loop from Marston

Moderate

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Hackpen Hill – Caen Hill Locks loop from Marston

04:03

95.1km

700m

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: July 17, 2026

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After 47.6 km for 60 m

After 88.4 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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38.7 km

The Polly Tearooms, Marlborough

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

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40.8 km

Wessex Ridgeway

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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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43.5 km

Rockley Plantation

Forest

47.3 km

View from Hackpen Hill

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

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47.7 km

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

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Views from the top of Hackpen Hill and Ridgeway intersection

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47.7 km

Hackpen Hill

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My heart rate was 165 on this climb. LOL. No .... I did not stop. I just twiddled the pedals because I knew I would never get going again if …

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50.4 km

Road Up Hackpen Hill

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gradual, then STEEEEP!

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50.9 km

View of Hackpen Hill

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Beautiful views up towards the ridgeway

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69.7 km

Home Wood

Forest

88.4 km

Caen Hill Locks

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An impressive set of 29 locks cross the canal one after the other between Rowde and Devizes on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Engineered by John Rennie in the 18th …

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