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Slippery Chalk Section

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Slippery Chalk Section

Recommended by 15 mountain bikers out of 17

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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    1. The Ridgeway – Ridgeway Track to Streatley loop from Woolstone

    61.0km

    04:44

    700m

    700m

    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    Moderate

    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    Moderate

    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    December 29, 2024

    Downhill chalk section very slippery in wet. Take the slightly hidden track to the left when heading west.

      August 24, 2025

      water tap by the stables in hedgerow

        November 13, 2025

        Although I recommend this part of the Ridgeway, I actually fell off my bike a second time, due to the rain on the chalk. At the time I had a fully loaded bike so rather heavy but never experienced wet chalk until now. The first time was pretty painful as landed on my hip and back, the second fall just enhanced my bruises ;)

        I would do it again but without the full load, though I would also recommend to do the chalk areas when it's not raining.

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          Distance 900 m

          Uphill 0 m

          Downhill 40 m

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

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