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Mountain biking trails

South East England

The Ridgeway – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Lambourn

Mountain biking trails

South East England

The Ridgeway – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Lambourn

Moderate

4.6

(5)

30

riders

The Ridgeway – Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow loop from Lambourn

02:55

36.2km

480m

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: June 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.2 km for 186 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.46 km

The Ridgeway

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The Ridgeway is an awesome long distance cycle route - here's one of the best sections of white, chalky double and singletrack which is perfect for mountain bikes and gravel …

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12.0 km

Slippery Chalk Section

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Downhill chalk section very slippery in wet. Take the slightly hidden track to the left when heading west.

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3

13.7 km

Rutted Trail in North Wessex Downs

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Very rutted here and much hidden by long grass.

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4

15.8 km

The Ridgeway at Uffington White Horse

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The Uffington White Horse is a prehistoric hill figure, 110 m (360 ft) long, formed from deep trenches filled with crushed white chalk. The figure is situated on the upper …

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5

16.0 km

Uffington Castle Hillfort

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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 …

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6

18.2 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 …

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7

21.0 km

Idstone Hill Mini Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Go for it! watch out for horses though 😁

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8

24.7 km

Ridgeway Trail Access and Parking

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Easy access to the Ridgeway.

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B

36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

9.05 km

7.18 km

5.28 km

514 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

10.0 km

7.14 km

4.16 km

2.92 km

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Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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