Cycling Collection by Amy
Wiltshire Cycleway – Cycle through 5,000 years of history
7 days
2-3 h/day
312km
2,820m
2,820m
This Collection reveals the very best of this historic county in seven stages, each between 21.2 to 35.2 miles (34.2 - 56.6 km) long. You could complete the 192 mile (309 km) route in fewer days by combining the stages together, but I recommend taking your time to visit some of the sites along the way.
As long as you have an average fitness level, the Wiltshire Cycleway is a great adventure for all. In total, you will climb 9,022 feet (2,750 m) through the rolling countryside, with no more than 1,640 feet (500 m) elevation gain in one day.
You can also enjoy the adventure with your whole family, although very little of the route is completely traffic-free so your children should be confident on minor roads.
Any bike is suitable for this ride, whether you prefer chunkier tread or slick road tyres. However, if you have thin tyres, you may want to avoid the Fosse Way or be prepared to push.
This route takes you on a magical journey to some of the UK’s most incredible sites. You can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Stonehenge, the crumbling walls of Old Wardour Castle, the world’s oldest clock at Salisbury Cathedral, Stourhead House, and more.
Of course, no bike tour is complete without plenty of snack breaks and pit stops along the way. Farm shops brimming with local produce, friendly pubs, ice cream shops, great coffee and excellent restaurants will keep you fuelled as you ride.
Following mostly country lanes, you will discover the county from its backroads. Peaceful countryside scenes await as you wind through the green landscape passing animals grazing in paddocks, tractors ploughing fields, and undulating grassy hills. You may even spot some more unusual wildlife as you cycle through the grounds of Longleat.
Built on the wealth of the wool trade in centuries gone by, Wiltshire’s towns and villages are a delight to explore. This Collection will take you to Salisbury, Marlborough and Bradford on Avon as well as chocolate-box Cotswold villages such as Biddestone and Castle Combe.
As the route is circular, you can begin at any point, but it’s best ridden in an anti-clockwise direction. The official start and endpoint is the charming town of Westbury, which is where this Collection kicks off.
With direct train connections with Cardiff, Worcester, London, Plymouth and Portsmouth, Westbury is convenient to reach by rail. Look out for the white chalk horse carved on the hillside as you approach – your first taste of the wonderful county of Wiltshire!
For train tickets and timetables, visit: thetrainline.com/live/departures/westbury
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Wiltshire Cycleway
256km
2,350m
2,350m
Last updated: November 28, 2024
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Activities
45.9km
03:06
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
59.8km
03:40
510m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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33.8km
02:15
310m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
46.6km
03:00
430m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
44.9km
03:04
490m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
46.0km
02:49
300m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
34.5km
02:07
280m
300m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Collection Stats
Activities
7
Distance
312 km
Duration
20:02 h
Elevation
2,820 m
2,820 m
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