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Burghclere

Watership Down Climb – View of Watership Down loop from Burghclere

Moderate

8

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Watership Down Climb – View of Watership Down loop from Burghclere

02:46

61.4km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

443 m

Sandham Memorial Chapel

Highlight • Monument

Built to honour the 'forgotten dead' of the First World War, who were not remembered on any official memorials, the series was inspired by Spencer's own experiences as a medical …

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2

5.61 km

Watership Down Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a steep climb through picturesque countryside peaking at about a 16% incline, but you can take a break at the top and explore Watership Down if you fancy …

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9.72 km

Hare Warren Copse

Forest

4

10.4 km

Watership Down

Highlight • Trail

The quiet lanes over the top of Watership Down - fairly unkept and gnarly roads in places but easily suited to a road bike - some lovely views on a sunny day and plenty of wildlife!

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5

16.6 km

Kudos Cafe, Whitchurch

Highlight • Cafe

A bustling little village/town that leads perfectly back out towards Overton or towards Preston Candover. Has a selection of coffee shops and supermarkets.

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6

32.4 km

Henry Cook Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Historical Site

In side the village church you will find this memorial. I have have not seen one that commemorates the common man - the church is also worth a visit sits right in the middle of the village

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38.2 km

The Scrubs

Forest

8

43.8 km

The Emporium Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Emporium is a great shop with a coffee and everything you deserve after a ride. Great food and great staff. So much better than the other coffee shop in Overton. Give it a try

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9

50.8 km

Great views! Looking North, the whole of Oxfordshire opens up. hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/finder/whitehill

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10

55.8 km

View of Watership Down

Highlight • Natural Monument

For those that do not want to do the steep climb, a view of Watership Down from the road below.

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61.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.7 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.4 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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7°C

24 %

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