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View from Combe Gibbet – Combe Gibbet loop from Whitchurch

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View from Combe Gibbet – Combe Gibbet loop from Whitchurch

Moderate

5.0

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View from Combe Gibbet – Combe Gibbet loop from Whitchurch

03:10

45.7km

410m

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: August 18, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

Grotto Copse

Forest

14.8 km

Buckhanger Copse

Forest

16.3 km

View of North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is an excellent vantage point to enjoy extensive views over the lush rolling hills of England's North Wessex Downs.

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17.1 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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20.4 km

View from Combe Gibbet

Highlight • Historical Site

Whichever road you approach the Combe Gibbet climb from is just great with superb vistas across the roof of Berkshire and Hampshire beyond.

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20.9 km

Combe Gibbet

Highlight • Monument

Combe Gibbet is a macabre monument on the top of Gallows Down. The structure was erected in 1676 to hang the bodies of George Broomham and Dorothy Newman. Broomham and …

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21.0 km

Combe Gibbet on Gallows Down

Highlight • Historical Site

Combe Gibbet is an impressive landmark at the top of Gallows Down, near Combe. It is actually located on the Test Way footpath on the Berkshire-Hampshire border and is a …

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38.3 km

St Mary Bourne village

Highlight • Historical Site

A quintessential English village with chocolate box thatched cottages, a small chalk stream and traditional village pubs.

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38.4 km

St Peter’s Church, St Mary Bourne

Highlight • Religious Site

St Peter’s is a pretty Norman church in the heart of St Mary Bourne village. The Grade I-listed building retains many original features and has many interesting artefacts, including a …

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45.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

15.2 km

4.99 km

809 m

475 m

409 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

7.85 km

7.43 km

4.43 km

680 m

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

23°C

14°C

25 %

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View from Combe Gibbet – Combe Gibbet loop from Whitchurch

View of North Wessex Downs

Pilot Hill and Sandpits Down Panoramic Trail

View from Combe Gibbet

Combe Gibbet

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