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

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Bus stop

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6.36 km

North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Other

8.23 km

Buttermere Wood

Forest

12.2 km

Highdown

Forest

14.9 km

Pilot Hill and Sandpits Down Panoramic Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

One of the best sections of the Wayfarers Walk with a decent singletrack. Some sections are heavily rutted, too much so for my limited skills. Added interest with Bluebells carpeting the woods during May.

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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

7.09 km

5.63 km

Surfaces

6.75 km

6.07 km

5.08 km

3.50 km

1.51 km

490 m

Elevation

Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 23 December

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