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Scutchamer Knob – View of Ridgeway Reservoir loop from Wantage

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Scutchamer Knob – View of Ridgeway Reservoir loop from Wantage

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5.0

(4)

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Scutchamer Knob – View of Ridgeway Reservoir loop from Wantage

02:40

35.7km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.8 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.79 km

The Grocer Chef Café & Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little café for refreshments

Tip by

5.98 km

Icknield Greenway Path, Harwell

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great cycle path connecting Harwell & Wantage, that also gives good access to the Ridgeway.

Tip by

19.3 km

Gravel Descent from The Ridgeway to Upton

Highlight • Viewpoint

23.3 km

View from Bury Down Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Handy access from A34 and straight on the Ridgeway for multiple route options

Tip by

25.9 km

Scutchamer Knob

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great northern place to park up and start the King Alfred's Way

Tip by

27.6 km

View of Ridgeway Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be very muddy and waterlogged in winter along here

Tip by

29.9 km

Goddard Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

can be muddy in winter but lovely ride

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31.6 km

Graffiti Tank in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Structure

35.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

9.98 km

6.66 km

2.41 km

1.45 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

9.72 km

6.49 km

6.05 km

2.26 km

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

24°C

12°C

0 %

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Scutchamer Knob – View of Ridgeway Reservoir loop from Wantage

The Grocer Chef Café & Farm Shop

Icknield Greenway Path, Harwell

Gravel Descent from The Ridgeway to Upton

View from Bury Down Car Park

Scutchamer Knob

View of Ridgeway Reservoir

Goddard Descent

Graffiti Tank in North Wessex Downs

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