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

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South East England

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

Hard

27

runners

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

04:40

40.9km

380m

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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

16.5 km

Icknield Row

Forest

17.0 km

Black Mills Row

Forest

3

17.9 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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4

23.8 km

Goddard Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

can be muddy in winter but lovely ride

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5

25.6 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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6

25.6 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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7

28.7 km

Gravel Road in North Wessex Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Suitable for all bikes

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8

32.1 km

Scutchamer Knob

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great northern place to park up and start the King Alfred's Way

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9

34.6 km

View from Bury Down Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Handy access from A34 and straight on the Ridgeway for multiple route options

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10

38.4 km

Dirt Path Descent into Compton

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

B

40.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

3.33 km

3.10 km

776 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

9.00 km

7.93 km

5.58 km

3.46 km

172 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

8°C

96 %

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