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Old Chalk Way Detour – Old Marlborough Road Byway loop from Tidworth

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Old Chalk Way Detour – Old Marlborough Road Byway loop from Tidworth

Moderate

3

riders

Old Chalk Way Detour – Old Marlborough Road Byway loop from Tidworth

03:02

34.0km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

6.45 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

2

8.87 km

Salisbury Plain

Highlight • Forest

Bleak and desolate yet utterly captivating and atmospheric, Salisbury Plain is a wonderful place. With loads of gravel tracks to explore, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Be mindful of the military ranges, though.

Tip by

3

10.7 km

Tank Crossing

Highlight • Other

4

15.7 km

Red Flag Warning on Salisbury Plain

Highlight • Structure

If your new to riding on SPTA please check the firing days.

Tip by

5

22.4 km

Gravel Road Across Salisbury Plain

Highlight • Trail

Great gravel road across Salisbury Plains. Military area so keep an eye out for red flags!

Tip by

6

23.4 km

Old Chalk Way Detour

Highlight • Trail

If red flags are showing on the military area, take this route instead on the Old Chalk Way!

Tip by

28.1 km

Silkhill Plantation

Forest

8

30.4 km

Old Marlborough Road Byway

Highlight • Trail

Great views looking west over Salisbury Plain

Tip by

B

34.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

3.69 km

1.62 km

891 m

888 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

4.41 km

1.81 km

1.69 km

689 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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