Comprised of two chalk hills, the curiously-named Wittenham Clumps are a popular place to hike and cycle. The highest hill, Roud Hill, reaches 390 feet (120 m), whilst Castle Hill stands at 350 feet (110 m). Castle Hill would once have been an Iron Age hill fort protecting an ancient settlement here.

The view from the top of the hills is stunning as they afford panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and towns. Artist Paul Nash once described the hills as "a beautiful legendary country haunted by the old gods long forgotten."

Stu

September 1, 2018

Cycling

The stunning Wittenham Clumps. They give amazing views of the South Oxon countryside. Definitely worth a stop.

David

September 11, 2018

Road cycling

A gentle climb for all abilities
Road surface is asphalt but a little bumpy with a few small potholes and loose chipping at edges

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1. Sonning Bridge – River Thames loop from Earley

89.4km

05:33

710m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wittenham Clumps – NCN 5 Greenway to Didcot loop from Didcot Parkway

17.0km

01:04

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Chilterns National Landscape – View of the Chiltern Hills loop from Culham

41.0km

02:32

340m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 150 m

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Location: Little Wittenham, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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NCN 5 Greenway to Didcot

Wittenham Clumps

1. Sonning Bridge – River Thames loop from Earley

2. Wittenham Clumps – NCN 5 Greenway to Didcot loop from Didcot Parkway

3. Chilterns National Landscape – View of the Chiltern Hills loop from Culham

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