Watership Down Climb – St Mary's Church, Kingsclere loop from Ecchinswell

Basingstoke And Deane

Ecchinswell, Sydmonton And Bishops Green

Watership Down Climb – St Mary's Church, Kingsclere loop from Ecchinswell

Moderate

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Watership Down Climb – St Mary's Church, Kingsclere loop from Ecchinswell

01:36

34.0km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.07 km

Watership Down Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a steep climb through picturesque countryside peaking at about a 16% incline, but you can take a break at the top and explore Watership Down if you fancy …

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6.88 km

Watership Down

Highlight • Trail

The quiet lanes over the top of Watership Down - fairly unkept and gnarly roads in places but easily suited to a road bike - some lovely views on a sunny day and plenty of wildlife!

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15.1 km

Icehouse Row

Forest

16.9 km

The Emporium Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Emporium is a great shop with a coffee and everything you deserve after a ride. Great food and great staff. So much better than the other coffee shop in Overton. Give it a try

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24.2 km

North Oakley, Hannington, and Wolverton Directional Sign

Highlight • Structure

24.3 km

The Green, Hannington

Highlight • Rest Area

Good for a rest on the bench and watch the world go by.

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30.8 km

St Mary's Church, Kingsclere

Highlight • Historical Site

Kingsclere is a pretty village with a history that stretches back to the 9th century. There are a couple of old inns in the village, places for food and drink, …

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31.5 km

Lane Lined With Red Horse Chestnut Trees

Highlight • Natural

A nice descent into Kingsclere. Just need to be a little careful on the bend at Fox's Lane, which can sometimes become a little gravelly due to debris washing down …

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