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King Alfred’s Way

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King Alfred’s Way

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King Alfred’s Way

26:23

354km

3,810m

Mountain biking

This is the official full loop of the King Alfred's Way from CyclingUK.

Check out my Collection about riding the route here: komoot.com/collection/1025015

Last updated: February 21, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Chilterns National Landscape

Surrey Hills National Landscape

South Downs National Park

Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites WHS

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9.11 km

View of Over Up Somborne

Highlight • Trail

Lovely spot to park the bike and stop for a picnic or at least a snack, with far-reaching countryside views.

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96.0 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Crossing

Highlight • River

Cross the Kennet and Avon Canal here, just next to the ancient longbarrow. There's a little shop in the quaint village nearby and a great pub if you need a refuel or any supplies.

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108 km

Avebury to Ridgeway Track

Highlight • Cycleway

A chalky incline from Avebury village (and the stone circles), past the mucky farm and up onto the Ridgeway. It can get pretty rutted and steep here, so you'll want an easy gear for sure!

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164 km

The Ridgeway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Perfect tracks for a bit of gravel riding or mountain biking. Best approached from Streatley.

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217 km

Hazeley Heath Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

Great bit of single track along this path, but definitely watch out for a few holes and trenches! Great way to avoid the traffic along the lanes nearby.

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257 km

View of Frensham Great Pond and Little Pond

Highlight • Trail

Brilliant network of bridleways including part of the Surrey Hills Cycle loop. Sandy, stony and gently undulating through fir forests and heathland, a real haven.

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324 km

Old Winchester Hill

Highlight • Climb

The route for bikes skirts the bottom of the fort instead of heading straight over it, so you're in for a steep climb, but if you've got the time it's …

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354 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

98.6 km

85.5 km

80.2 km

70.2 km

15.1 km

4.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

114 km

79.8 km

61.7 km

50.9 km

43.8 km

4.02 km

Elevation

Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

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Thursday 4 December

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16 %

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King Alfred’s Way

View of Over Up Somborne

Kennet and Avon Canal Crossing

Avebury to Ridgeway Track

The Ridgeway Trail

Hazeley Heath Singletrack

View of Frensham Great Pond and Little Pond

Old Winchester Hill

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