Old Sarum Ruins – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Britford

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Old Sarum Ruins – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Britford

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Old Sarum Ruins – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Britford

04:32

75.2km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.24 km

View of Salisbury Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a fairly long hill out of Salisbury but gradient not too bad

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6.97 km

Netherhampton Corner

Forest

9.79 km

Ruins of St. Mary’s Church, Wilton

Highlight • Monument

Described as a 'quintessential English market town', Wilton is rich in history and home to a wide range of traditional family owned shops, pubs and cafés. The shopping village, located …

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17.7 km

Idyllic Country Lanes on NCN 24 – Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Cycleway

This wonderful section of NCN 24 follows peaceful lanes through idyllic countryside and villages with thatched buildings and cottage gardens. The terrain is gently undulating, so you can get a …

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50.4 km

Durrington Walls

Highlight • Natural Monument

A Neolithic settlement dating back to around 2800 - 2100 BC, Durrington Walls is an interesting part of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. Excavation works by the University of Sheffield …

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53.4 km

Amesbury is a small town close to Stonehenge and is the perfect base for exploring the Neolithic monument. Within the town, you find a good choice of accommodation, places to eat and drink, shops, historic buildings and other attractions.

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59.2 km

Oak Belt

Forest

60.5 km

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Upper Woodford is a pretty village in the charming Woodford Valley. The Sarsen Way long-distance trail passes through the village, while the Monarch's Way skirts it to the south. Walkers …

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66.7 km

Old Sarum Ruins

Highlight • Settlement

"Discover the story of the original Salisbury and take the family for an action-packed day out at Old Sarum. Stand in the footprint of Salisbury's first cathedral, conquer the ruins …

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70.4 km

Salisbury Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Salisbury Cathedral can be seen for miles around and is the elaborate heart of this small and beautiful city. Renowned for its English Gothic architecture, the cathedral dates back to …

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