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King Alfreds Way

King Alfreds Way

Jamie Wilson planned a mountain bike ride

March 6, 2022

King Alfreds Way

Hard

26:24

354km

13.4km/h

3,580m

3,610m

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Overview

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.08 km for 68 m

After 192 km for 100 m

After 246 km for 119 m

Most people would complete this in 4-8 days

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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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96.1 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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165 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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218 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

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

109 km

97.5 km

93.2 km

25.4 km

24.1 km

4.80 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

107 km

104 km

64.1 km

45.5 km

24.8 km

9.16 km

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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King Alfreds 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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