The Ridgeway is an awesome long distance cycle route - here's one of the best sections of white, chalky double and singletrack which is perfect for mountain bikes and gravel bikes. Once on the Ridgeway, the terrain is gently undulating and you'll get some of the most incredible views!

sharoncalton

May 26, 2020

Mountain biking

The Ridgeway is a ridgeway or ancient trackway described as Britain's oldest road. The ancient trackway runs from Ivinghoe beacon to Avebury.

Jimbosussexmtb

May 21, 2021

Mountain biking

Some people say it's boring, but I really enjoyed the ridgeway, even with a headwind! Great views and a fantastic cafe by the bridge in Goring at the end.

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Didcot to Lambourn loop – North Wessex Downs

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Avebury Stone Circle – The Ridgeway loop from Chilton

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Ridgeway Track to Streatley – The Ridgeway loop from Goring & Streatley

88.3km

06:36

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Distance 3.19 km

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 10 m

Contacts

www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ridgeway

Weather

Tuesday 7 April

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Sparsholt, Vale Of White Horse, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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The Ridgeway

#1.

Didcot to Lambourn loop – North Wessex Downs

#2.

Avebury Stone Circle – The Ridgeway loop from Chilton

#3.

Ridgeway Track to Streatley – The Ridgeway loop from Goring & Streatley

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