윈터본 스토크 주변 최고의 그래블 라이딩 코스

mix of gravel and road best on a mountain bike

This is a simply glorious route across Salisbury plain. Free car parking at the start/ finish as it is a circular ride. The secret tk this ride is to simply keep on going.

A fabulous gravel cycle ride for a summer's day, just perfect. Some chunky, flint gravel sections and deep ruts so good tyres. Short sections of quiet tarmac. Cross the A303 a couple of times. Excellent cafe stop at Berwick St James.Then a short killer hill at 17% gradient.

If you follow the cycle path you get a great view of the site without having to pay the entry fees. There are also some stalls nearby selling fresh coffee, cakes and handmade gifts.

Great views of the stones.

Take the small path just over the entrance road to Stonehenge, on the right This leads you right oast the stones and some lovely picture opportunities. It then goes over grass to a double gate beside the A303. You need to cross over the A303 to be able to ride safely up the hill on the pathway and then cross back over at the top to rejoin the gravel. Or simply cycle uo the grass verge as I did but this is a lot more sketchy. A fantastic ride and you are only 10 mins from the end.

Be aware that after Stonhenge the route takes you down hill on a grass path and you terminate at a double gate beside the A303. The route then indicates to go up the hill to the left apparently on the A303. However, I believe that if you cross over the A303 again ( traffic is pretty slow here usually but do exercise great caution). I think there is a foot path the other side of the A303 that you can ride on in safety up the hill before crossing back over to follow the track again I missed this foot path and rode on the verge, not as nice.

Fantastic summer ride. Highly recommended, just so beautiful on a warm sunny day. Navigation can be a little tricky but just use common sense. Such great views and such remote places. Really special. Also do stop at the lovely cafe at Berwick St James, a total surprise and a refreshment delight! This really is a great ride and one of the best that will stand out all summer. I used a hard tail mtb and would recommend this and quite tough tyres. As this is over a lot of pretty gnarly loose flint gravel which can give tyres a very hard time. Definitely carry spares and a pump. Great views of Stonehenge, couldn't believe the crowds and you want the little path just past the entrance road to the Stones not the entrance road. There is someone there usually to assist you. Cannot recommend this ride highly enough!. There is a steep hill just after Duck lane at Berwick St. James which tops out at 16% " Whitehill". Although the left hand fork on the approach leads to the same place.