The Ridgeway – Uffington Castle Hillfort loop from Shefford Woodlands

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The Ridgeway – Uffington Castle Hillfort loop from Shefford Woodlands

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The Ridgeway – Uffington Castle Hillfort loop from Shefford Woodlands

03:30

47.1km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.7 km for 190 m

After 25.5 km for 96 m

After 28.3 km for 186 m

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17.6 km

The Ridgeway

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The Ridgeway is an awesome long distance cycle route - here's one of the best sections of white, chalky double and singletrack which is perfect for mountain bikes and gravel …

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22.0 km

Rutted Trail in North Wessex Downs

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Very rutted here and much hidden by long grass.

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24.2 km

The Ridgeway at Uffington White Horse

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The Uffington White Horse is a prehistoric hill figure, 110 m (360 ft) long, formed from deep trenches filled with crushed white chalk. The figure is situated on the upper …

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24.3 km

Uffington Castle Hillfort

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On White Horse Hill, this large hillfort dates back to the Iron Age and lies next to the extraordinary Uffington White Horse, a prehistoric chalk figure. Combined, they make for …

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25.2 km

View from White Horse Hill

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25.3 km

Uffington White Horse

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The white horse at Uffington, carved out of the hillside and coloured with white chalk is believed to be the oldest in Britain, and of a much simpler style than …

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28.1 km

Wayland's Smithy

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Knock, he may be In.....

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28.4 km

Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow

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Wayland's Smithy is a Neolithic chambered long barrow. The site was once believed to be the home of Wayland, the Saxon god of metalworking, hence the name. Excavations have revealed …

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