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Mountain biking trails

South West England

Uffington Castle Hillfort – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Aldbourne

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Uffington Castle Hillfort – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Aldbourne

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Uffington Castle Hillfort – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Aldbourne

02:17

27.4km

390m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.0 km for 186 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.43 km

Bailey Hill Copse

Forest

2

7.36 km

Union Flag Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

Always great views and the union flag 🇬🇧 is always flying.

Tip by

3

8.54 km

The Sprawling Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

12.1 km

Uffington Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Summit

On White Horse Hill, this large hillfort dates back to the Iron Age and lies next to the extraordinary Uffington White Horse, a prehistoric chalk figure. Combined, they make for …

Tip by

5

12.5 km

Uffington White Horse

Highlight • Monument

Uffington Castle is an exceptionally well-preserved example of an Iron Age hill fort. The White Horse is the oldest chalk-cut hill figure in Britain, too; perhaps over 3,000 years old. From the summit, you are afforded wonderful views.

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6

15.1 km

Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow

Highlight • Historical Site

Wayland's Smithy is a Neolithic chambered long barrow. The site was once believed to be the home of Wayland, the Saxon god of metalworking, hence the name. Excavations have revealed …

Tip by

7

17.7 km

Water Tap on the Ridgeway

Highlight • Rest Area

There aren't many water stops on the Ridgeway section of the ride. This was a really valuable find.

Tip by

8

17.9 km

Idstone Hill Mini Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Go for it! watch out for horses though 😁

Tip by

9

21.4 km

Black Cows in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Forest

23.7 km

Peaks Wood

Forest

B

27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

8.81 km

5.24 km

3.86 km

544 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

6.40 km

3.65 km

2.41 km

2.08 km

872 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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11°C

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