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Bridge Over the Ginge River – Lord Wantage Monument loop from Compton

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Bridge Over the Ginge River – Lord Wantage Monument loop from Compton

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Bridge Over the Ginge River – Lord Wantage Monument loop from Compton

04:50

42.0km

390m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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17.4 km

Icknield Row

Forest

17.9 km

Black Mills Row

Forest

18.8 km

Bridge Over the Ginge River

Highlight • River

A wooden bridge spans over the pretty Ginge River along Ickfield Way, creating a lovely scene as you make your way through this wooded countryside.

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25.5 km

The Ridgeway Path

Highlight • Trail

If you get the choice of Ridgeway or Bridleway to get to Wantage, stay on the Ridgeway

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26.6 km

Lord Wantage Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

The monument to Robert Loyd Lindsay, Lord Wantage, is situated high on the Ridgeway and affords stunning views of the vale. Lord Wantage was a distinguished soldier and one of …

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26.6 km

Robert Loyd Lindsay Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Nice spot to take a stop and take in the views along the ridgeway.

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29.7 km

Gravel Road in North Wessex Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Suitable for all bikes

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31.7 km

Welcome to the Ridegway, 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!

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33.1 km