Preshute is a region situated within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape in Wiltshire, England. This area offers diverse terrain, including chalk downland, historic countryside, and expansive natural spaces, making it suitable for various outdoor pursuits. The landscape features ancient pathways, the Wansdyke, and the tranquil River Kennet, providing a varied environment for several sports like jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more. Preshute's location on the Marlborough Downs contributes to its varied topography and scenic views.
95
Routes
4.7
(80)
Average rating
1118
People visited

4.8
(11)
42
riders
31.6km
02:38
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(7)
31
riders
28.4km
02:13
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.4
(5)
40
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.4
(5)
34
riders
34.2km
02:03
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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9
riders
105km
04:52
840m
840m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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36
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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35
riders
37.0km
01:44
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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25
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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6
riders
54.3km
03:53
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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71
riders
25.5km
01:41
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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19
riders
22.5km
01:23
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
12.2km
01:00
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
runners
24.7km
02:42
280m
280m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

46
runners
33.4km
03:56
520m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

12
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

31
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
hikers
11.3km
03:01
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
hikers
6.47km
01:45
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
hikers
4.48km
01:13
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
hikers
3.39km
00:55
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
32.6km
01:48
270m
270m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39
riders
36.7km
02:00
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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11
riders
44.9km
02:30
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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5
riders
39.3km
02:32
370m
370m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Preshute offers a variety of outdoor activities, including jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and gravel biking. The region provides 28 routes for exploration. These routes have received an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars from more than 21,000 visitors.
Preshute features several jogging routes, ranging from easy loops to more challenging runs. Options include routes around Marlborough & Avebury, Manton Down – Wessex Ridgeway, and Gopher Wood – Avebury Stone Circle. More information on specific routes is available in the Running Trails around Preshute guide.
Preshute offers routes for road cycling, touring cycling, and mountain biking. Cyclists can explore historic countryside and chalk downland, with options including paved and unpaved segments. Guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Preshute and MTB Trails around Preshute provide detailed information.
Preshute provides hiking opportunities across its diverse landscapes, including chalk downland and ancient public Rights of Way. The region is situated within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. For specific hiking options, consult the Hiking around Preshute guide.
Preshute is known for its location on the Marlborough Downs, featuring chalk downland and the ancient Wansdyke. West Woods, identified as the source of Stonehenge's sarsen stones, is also present. The World Heritage Area of Avebury, with its prehistoric stone circles, lies to the west.
Preshute offers routes suitable for various fitness levels, including easier options. Some jogging routes feature mostly paved surfaces, accommodating all skill levels. The Easy hikes around Preshute guide highlights less strenuous walking paths.
Preshute's varied terrain includes options suitable for families. Routes with mostly paved surfaces or shorter distances can be appropriate for family outings. The extensive network of public Rights of Way offers accessible paths for exploration.
Preshute's public Rights of Way generally permit dogs, though specific regulations may apply in certain areas or on private land. It is advisable to keep dogs under control, especially near livestock. Always check local signage for any restrictions.
Preshute has 28 routes available on komoot. These routes cover various sports, including jogging, cycling, and hiking. The average rating for these routes is 4.51 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Preshute, categorized by activity. These include Running Trails around Preshute, Road Cycling Routes around Preshute, MTB Trails around Preshute, and Hiking around Preshute.
The official website for the local governing body is the Preshute Parish Council. Its website address is preshutepc.org.uk.
For local inquiries related to the parish, a general contact number is +447403512924. This number may serve as a point of contact for local information.

