Sheep Pasture – Climb to Farley Hill loop from Earley

Sheep Pasture – Climb to Farley Hill loop from Earley

Moderate

4.5

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Sheep Pasture – Climb to Farley Hill loop from Earley

02:05

52.3km

270m

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.51 km

Sheep Pasture

Highlight • Structure

Picturesque farmland with grazing sheep and lots of lambs in spring time.

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14.7 km

Riseley to Swallowfield Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely, smooth descent from Risely. Good road surfaces - pretty scenery.

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21.1 km

Home of the Dukes of Wellington since 1817, Stratfield Saye House has a unique collection of paintings, furniture and personal effects of the Great Duke, including his magnificent funeral carriage, military regalia and campaign trophies.

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31.0 km

The Iron Duke Pub

Highlight • Pub

***Update October 2025 - After about 18 months of closure it's back! Only open on Sundays and Wednesdays at the moment (also Bank Holidays), but it's back nonetheless.***

Friendly country pub.

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34.5 km

Beech Hill Pond, Bench, and Historic Water Pump

Highlight • Structure

With a bench and picturesque pond, a nice place to take a quick rest and fuel stop.

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34.8 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Beech Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Idyllic church on the corner of Beech Hill Road and Grazeley Road on National Cycle Network Route 23 (sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-23/) - thanks to the imposing trees at the corner of the …

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38.6 km

257 Squadron Steam Engine Mural at Filmers House

Highlight • Monument

This house, called "Filmers", sports the mural of a "257 Squadron" steam engine on its double garage door.
The painter is Brian Matravers.

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40.9 km

Climb to Farley Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a nice little climb through the woods which averages around 5-6% gradient and is relatively traffic-free.
Autumn colours and the early afternoon silence made this one of the notable highlights of my tour.

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52.3 km

End point

Train Station

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