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Manton Down – Wessex Ridgeway loop from Marlborough

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Manton Down – Wessex Ridgeway loop from Marlborough

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Manton Down – Wessex Ridgeway loop from Marlborough

01:00

12.2km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 344 m for 285 m

After 1.51 km for 198 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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571 m

St George's Church, Preshute

Highlight • Historical Site

4.36 km

Manton Gallops

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Manton Park is a renowned racehorse centre with outstanding facilities and vast training grounds. The gallops here are exceptionally well cared for and in frequent use. With a public byway …

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7.19 km

Expansive View Along Dirt Road, North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.67 km

Manton Down

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep climb on lovely gravel following the Wessex Ridgeway up Manton Down. A beast if you're unlucky enough to be riding into a headwind!

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9.43 km

Wessex Ridgeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a beautiful section of the Wessex Ridgeway just north of Marlborough. The full ridgeway route is 136 miles long and is part of the ancient trade route that once stretched across England.

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11.8 km

St Peter’s Church and Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

St Peter’s Church: The late medieval church at the western end of the High Street is one of Marlborough's most distinctive historical landmarks and offers a beautiful view over the town.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.44 km

3.01 km

2.35 km

2.26 km

609 m

530 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

4.47 km

1.58 km

229 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

34°C

22°C

0 %

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Manton Down – Wessex Ridgeway loop from Marlborough

St George's Church, Preshute

Manton Gallops

Expansive View Along Dirt Road, North Wessex Downs

Manton Down

Wessex Ridgeway

St Peter’s Church and Coffee Shop

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