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Grimsbury Castle Hillfort – The Rowbarge loop from Midgham

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Grimsbury Castle Hillfort – The Rowbarge loop from Midgham

Moderate

4.7

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Grimsbury Castle Hillfort – The Rowbarge loop from Midgham

01:32

24.2km

200m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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478 m

Woolhampton Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Small town on the River Kennet

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6.57 km

Littlefence Wood

Forest

7.99 km

Bucklebury Quiet Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Lane between Bucklebury and Upper-Bucklebury for non-motorists

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8.32 km

Ford Crossing in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • River

The Ford was 1.5Ft deep. Fortunately there is a footpath and bridge to the side.

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8.70 km

Footbridge Between Brocks Lane and Marlston Road

Highlight • Bridge

12.6 km

Grimsbury Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Grimsbury Castle Fort is an Iron Age hillfort situated on top of a high hill in Berkshire. The hillfort would have been occupied between the 2nd and 3rd centuries. It …

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15.5 km

Cold Ash Community Orchard

Highlight • Forest

16.1 km

Broadview Farm Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Public Bridleway through scenic fields. With printed&laminated maps by the entrance.

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23.8 km

The Rowbarge

Highlight • Pub

Nice and friendly country pub on the Kennet and Avon canal (as well as National Cycle Network Route 4), this is one of my favourite places in Berkshire.

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24.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

371 m

305 m

219 m

114 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

7.96 km

325 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Grimsbury Castle Hillfort – The Rowbarge loop from Midgham

Woolhampton Clock Tower

Bucklebury Quiet Lane

Ford Crossing in North Wessex Downs

Footbridge Between Brocks Lane and Marlston Road

Grimsbury Castle Hillfort

Cold Ash Community Orchard

Broadview Farm Bridleway

The Rowbarge

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