Little London Climb – Climb to Farley Hill loop from Sandhurst

Little London Climb – Climb to Farley Hill loop from Sandhurst

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Little London Climb – Climb to Farley Hill loop from Sandhurst

02:42

66.0km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.90 km for 159 m

After 26.9 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.98 km

Yateley Green

Forest

23.8 km

Butler's Lands Copse

Forest

26.6 km

St Mary's Church, Silchester

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of England parish church of St Mary the Virgin is just within the walls of the former Roman town [Calleva Atrebatum], possibly on the site of a Roman temple.

The building may contain some re-used Roman materials. The building dates from the late 12th or early 13th century. [...]

Cit. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silchester

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26.6 km

Calleva Atrebatum: Roman town and city walls

Highlight • Monument

Calleva originated during the Iron Age and became the centre of the kingfom of the Atrebates. After Roman invasion in 43AD, the town was enlarged. It thrived throughout Roman rule, but, upon their departure, the town was slowly abandoned.

Today, the site is managed by English Heritage. You can visit the crumbling Roman walls and amphitheatre. Entrance is free.

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26.9 km

Amphitheatre

Highlight • Historical Site

check the map for walking routes around and through this historic site, some great info at Reading Museum also

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29.4 km

The Calleva Arms

Highlight • Pub

Warm and cosy pub with a nice beer garden in the Summer and warm earthy food to pick you up on those colder months of the year.

Decent prices, good service and friendly staff.

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30.8 km

Little London Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This short and gentle climb to Little London rises through a canopy of trees which give it a very nice atmosphere while providing cover from both sun and rain.

The road through the village of Little London at the top offers traffic-calming measures, which means that drivers are normally a little more patient.

Also, who'd want to go into London, when you can cycle to its Little sibling? ;-)

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44.7 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 road this is a perfect spot for a bit of rest in the shade on warm Summer days.

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51.4 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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58.6 km