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South West England

Uffington Castle Hillfort – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Chiseldon

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Uffington Castle Hillfort – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Chiseldon

Moderate

4

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Uffington Castle Hillfort – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Chiseldon

03:25

46.0km

520m

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: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.3 km for 186 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.30 km

Trees Café

Highlight • Cafe

This is an amazing local business- high quality produce in the farm shop and a very good cafe too!

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8.15 km

High Clear Down

Nature Reserve

3

28.3 km

The Ridgeway at Uffington White Horse

Highlight • Trail

The Uffington White Horse is a prehistoric hill figure, 110 m (360 ft) long, formed from deep trenches filled with crushed white chalk. The figure is situated on the upper …

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4

28.5 km

Uffington Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Summit

On White Horse Hill, this large hillfort dates back to the Iron Age and lies next to the extraordinary Uffington White Horse, a prehistoric chalk figure. Combined, they make for …

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5

28.8 km

Uffington White Horse

Highlight • Monument

Uffington Castle is an exceptionally well-preserved example of an Iron Age hill fort. The White Horse is the oldest chalk-cut hill figure in Britain, too; perhaps over 3,000 years old. From the summit, you are afforded wonderful views.

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6

31.4 km

Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow

Highlight • Historical Site

Wayland's Smithy is a Neolithic chambered long barrow. The site was once believed to be the home of Wayland, the Saxon god of metalworking, hence the name. Excavations have revealed …

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7

34.1 km

Water Tap on the Ridgeway

Highlight • Rest Area

There aren't many water stops on the Ridgeway section of the ride. This was a really valuable find.

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8

34.2 km

Idstone Hill Mini Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Go for it! watch out for horses though 😁

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9

37.9 km

Ridgeway Trail Access and Parking

Highlight • Trail

Easy access to the Ridgeway.

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B

46.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

9.80 km

9.28 km

8.33 km

3.66 km

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

11.4 km

8.29 km

6.50 km

242 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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