ホワイトホースの谷のおすすめMTBライド

川や運河がこの国を縦横に走り、特に後者は昔は交通インフラの非常に重要な一部でした。その後、まず鉄道が、さらに後にはトラックが貨物輸送の役割を引き継ぎました。様々な交通手段の競争において、それらは艀（はしけ）に比べて速く安価であり、したがってより効率的でした。 しかし、人工水路の建設においては、常に高低差を克服する必要があることを考慮しなければならず、そのため、運河沿いには、状況に応じて、多かれ少なかれ間隔を置いて、しばしば閘門が並んでいます。それらの助けがあって初めて、航行が可能になりました。

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.

Great views down the valley and Uffington white horse (white horse hill). Too wet to take proper photos alas. You will have a better experience on a clear day, I hope.

A wonderful running route along the canal with pretty houseboats, there is almost always rowing on the canal 😃

water tap here

water tap by the stables in hedgerow

White horse hill heading east downhill on the ridgeway very rutted

Scutchamer Knob is an ancient Iron Age burial mound and historic landmark on the Ridgeway. Along my King Alfred’s Way bikepacking route, it was a memorable spot to pause before the final stretch to Reading. 📜 Once a Saxon meeting place, this hilltop offers panoramic views of the surrounding Berkshire downs—a perfect blend of history and landscape. 🚴‍♂️ A short climb rewards you with quiet reflection and wide-open skies.