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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Big Swooping Downhill loop from Aldbourne

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Big Swooping Downhill loop from Aldbourne

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Big Swooping Downhill loop from Aldbourne

04:03

51.6km

690m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 km

Southern Copse

Forest

15.1 km

Well Ground Copse

Forest

20.4 km

Midland and South West Junction Railway Path

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Easily connects Chiseldon to the Kennet & Avon Canal 🚴‍♂️

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25.1 km

View of the Rolling Hills in North Wessex Downs

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Cycling down this section is sheer joy on a summer's day

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26.1 km

View of North Wessex Downs

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26.8 km

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

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Barbury Castle is a well-preserved Iron Age hill fort. The site was first occupied around 2,500 years ago and has been used by the Romans, the Saxons, and even played …

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27.5 km

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

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Often referred to as Britain's oldest road, the Ridgeway is an ancient route that has been used since prehistory. It stretches from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon while this section stretches …

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30.1 km

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

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Views from the top of Hackpen Hill and Ridgeway intersection

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37.1 km

Big Swooping Downhill

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47.0 km

Descent Through the Trees

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Just off the track to the left is a small bit of single track. Adds a little extra to the descent.

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51.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

16.8 km

13.1 km

2.98 km

990 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

16.2 km

12.7 km

4.49 km

341 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

20°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

November 8, 2025,Ramsbury Ride to Remember

Fundraiser for the RBL. Hard to beat The Chilterns, but Wiltshire might be my next favourite county for riding. Sunny day, little wind and autumn colours at their peak. Must fit the new mudguard.

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Big Swooping Downhill loop from Aldbourne

Midland and South West Junction Railway Path

View of the Rolling Hills in North Wessex Downs

View of North Wessex Downs

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

View of Hackpen Hill and the Ridgeway

Big Swooping Downhill

Descent Through the Trees

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