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Old Sarum Ruins – Historic Amesbury loop from Pewsey

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Old Sarum Ruins – Historic Amesbury loop from Pewsey

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Old Sarum Ruins – Historic Amesbury loop from Pewsey

04:44

75.4km

640m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 172 m for 83 m

After 75.2 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.75 km

This fun section of trail is narrow and technical in places with rocks and roots. In summer, you can expect to earn a fair few nettle stings as you ride but nothing too major. This path leads onto some wonderful gravel tracks that take you all the way to Old Sarum prehistoric hill fort.

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38.1 km

Old Sarum Ruins

Highlight • Settlement

"Discover the story of the original Salisbury and take the family for an action-packed day out at Old Sarum. Stand in the footprint of Salisbury's first cathedral, conquer the ruins of the royal castle, and discover the awe-inspiring landscape where it all began. One of the South’s most significant historic sites – William the Conqueror once hosted a great gathering at Old Sarum. Soak up the atmosphere as you explore a city lost to time. There’s over 2,000 years of history to discover, as well as unrivalled views across the Wiltshire countryside.
(Text from visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/things-to-do/old-sarum-p133943 )

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44.4 km

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Upper Woodford is a pretty village in the charming Woodford Valley. The Sarsen Way long-distance trail passes through the village, while the Monarch's Way skirts it to the south. Walkers are welcome in the local pub, the Bridge Inn, which serves traditional pub grub, has outdoor seating in its riverside garden and has a wood-burner for those chillier afternoons and evenings.

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45.7 km

Oak Belt

Forest

48.8 km

Wildflower Meadow

Highlight • Natural

50.9 km

Reeve the Baker

Highlight • Cafe

A worthy stop off on any bike ride - great pastries!

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51.0 km

Historic Amesbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Amesbury is a small town close to Stonehenge and is the perfect base for exploring the Neolithic monument. Within the town, you find a good choice of accommodation, places to eat and drink, shops, historic buildings and other attractions.

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75.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.6 km

5.50 km

3.96 km

1.75 km

1.66 km

768 m

105 m

Surfaces

56.0 km

16.3 km

2.76 km

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 28 August

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