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South West England

The Ridgeway Trail – Wooded Lanes West of Ramsbury loop from North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Mountain biking trails

South West England

The Ridgeway Trail – Wooded Lanes West of Ramsbury loop from North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Moderate

5.0

(1)

24

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The Ridgeway Trail – Wooded Lanes West of Ramsbury loop from North Wessex Downs National Landscape

04:25

51.9km

730m

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: May 9, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.99 km

Well Ground Copse

Forest

2

12.5 km

Big Swooping Downhill

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

17.0 km

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Natural Monument

Barbury Castle is a well-preserved Iron Age hill fort. The site was first occupied around 2,500 years ago and has been used by the Romans, the Saxons, and even played a role in the Second World War. From the fort, you are afforded wonderful views over the landscape. In clear conditions, you can see the Cotswolds and the River Severn.

Tip by

4

26.9 km

View of North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

27.8 km

View of the Rolling Hills in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Natural

Cycling down this section is sheer joy on a summer's day

Tip by

6

32.5 km

Midland and South West Junction Railway Path

Highlight • Trail

Easily connects Chiseldon to the Kennet & Avon Canal 🚴‍♂️

Tip by

7

38.1 km

The Ridgeway Trail

Highlight • Trail

Here you will trail a section of the famous Ridegway, which is thought to be one of Britain's oldest roads! You'll be traversing along the exact route that has been used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers - a real fascinating piece of history!

Tip by

8

39.4 km

Deep Ruts in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Trail

Difficult riding in the deep ruts. Not for beginners

Tip by

47.5 km

Southern Copse

Forest

10

49.9 km

Wooded Lanes West of Ramsbury

Highlight • Forest

Nice rolling climbs and descents through the woods to the West of Ramsbury

Tip by

B

51.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

11.0 km

8.25 km

2.56 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

18.6 km

9.87 km

4.16 km

391 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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