Wansdyke Path – Beacon Hill Summit loop from All Cannings

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Wansdyke Path – Beacon Hill Summit loop from All Cannings

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Wansdyke Path – Beacon Hill Summit loop from All Cannings

02:32

31.3km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.7 km for 324 m

After 15.4 km for 299 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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802 m

Kennet and Avon Canal Crossing

Highlight • River

Cross the Kennet and Avon Canal here, just next to the ancient longbarrow. There's a little shop in the quaint village nearby and a great pub if you need a refuel or any supplies.

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6.84 km

Ridge Path in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great for gravel bikes as well!

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9.25 km

Wansdyke Path

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Coarse gravel all the way up and down.

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14.7 km

View from Oliver’s Castle hill fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Oliver's Castle is an Iron Age hill fort with awe-inspiring views across the plain over Devizes and beyond. The fort gets its name from the Battle of Roundway, when Sir …

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16.9 km

Roundway Down is an Iron Age hill fort that can be seen for many miles around. This steep-sided, wildlife-rich chalk grassland down has fantastic views from the top. It's also a great place to spot wildflowers and butterflies in summer.

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17.9 km

Devizes Millennium White Horse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Off the trail, opposite to the entrance of the wood.

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26.3 km

Etchilhampton Hill

Peak

27.6 km

View of the Vale of the White Horse

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The Ethcilhampton and Woodborough area, nestled within the Vale of the White Horse, offers a breathtaking expanse of natural beauty that feels almost otherworldly. This region is characterized by its …

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