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View of North Wessex Downs – Big Swooping Downhill loop from BBC Wiltshire

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Mountain biking trails

View of North Wessex Downs – Big Swooping Downhill loop from BBC Wiltshire

Moderate

riders

View of North Wessex Downs – Big Swooping Downhill loop from BBC Wiltshire

02:09

31.4km

290m

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: April 5, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.65 km

North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

5.35 km

Ridgeway Bike Hire Start Point

Highlight • Parking

Start here for bike hire

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8.14 km

View of North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.79 km

Four Mile Clump

Forest

11.9 km

Midland and South West Junction Railway Path

Highlight • Trail

Easily connects Chiseldon to the Kennet & Avon Canal 🚴‍♂️

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17.7 km

Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A comfortable and useful cycleway that connects Marlborough to Swindon for the most.
Despite to the gravel makeup, the surface is so smooth that it's a pleasure to ride even a 23mm tire sized road bike.

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23.2 km

Trees Café

Highlight • Cafe

This is an amazing local business- high quality produce in the farm shop and a very good cafe too!

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28.0 km

Long Copse

Forest

31.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

8.54 km

5.78 km

5.59 km

338 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

11.6 km

4.49 km

1.17 km

376 m

233 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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View of North Wessex Downs – Big Swooping Downhill loop from BBC Wiltshire

North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Ridgeway Bike Hire Start Point

View of North Wessex Downs

Big Swooping Downhill

Midland and South West Junction Railway Path

Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path

Trees Café

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