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Didcot to Wantage Railway Path – The Winnaway Path loop from Didcot Parkway

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Didcot to Wantage Railway Path – The Winnaway Path loop from Didcot Parkway

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Didcot to Wantage Railway Path – The Winnaway Path loop from Didcot Parkway

02:17

21.6km

160m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.80 km

Didcot to Wantage Railway Path

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Disused railway line, perfectly flat and straight.

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5.69 km

Chilton Road (Cyclists and Walkers Only)

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In Mar 2022, still closed for road users - blocked off with concrete bollards.

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6.82 km

View of Didcot from North Wessex Downs

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As of April 2021 the road is temporarily shut to traffic but open to cycles

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7.14 km

View of North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Great All Around Views

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7.48 km

Icknield Way at North Wessex Downs

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Bridleway over the A34 - connecting up to Harwell Labs

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8.30 km

Dirt Road in North Wessex Downs

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Ok For Gravel Bike's Would Not Chance With Road Bike/Tyres

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8.83 km

The Winnaway Path

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Great shortcut from Harwell village to Harwell Campus. Nice tarmac from the main road by Harwell Campus. Gets a bit gnarly on the main descent to Harwell village. Suitable for road bikes (25c), just go easy approaching Reading Road.

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11.0 km

Traditional Cottages of Harwell

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21.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

4.26 km

1.84 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

4.53 km

2.86 km

1.42 km

437 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Didcot to Wantage Railway Path – The Winnaway Path loop from Didcot Parkway

Didcot to Wantage Railway Path

Chilton Road (Cyclists and Walkers Only)

View of Didcot from North Wessex Downs

View of North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Icknield Way at North Wessex Downs

Dirt Road in North Wessex Downs

The Winnaway Path

Traditional Cottages of Harwell

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