Abbotstone Down – The Woolpack Inn loop from Preston Candover

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Basingstoke And Deane

Preston Candover

Abbotstone Down – The Woolpack Inn loop from Preston Candover

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Abbotstone Down – The Woolpack Inn loop from Preston Candover

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16.8km

140m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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33 m

Purefoy Pub, House & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

Not called The Purefoy anymore…The Candovers. Lovely.

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7.66 km

Abbotstone Iron Age Fort and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

An example of a late bronze age to early iron age univallate hill fort. Some of the ramparts and ditches have been infilled but what remains is clear.
You will …

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7.79 km

Abbotstone Down

Highlight • Historical Site

Abbotstone Down is a chalk grassland with mature oak woodland and scrub. You can observe the remains of an Iron Age hill fort on the down, as well as many …

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11.1 km

The Woolpack Inn is a traditional pub that serves award-winning food and drink. Dog-friendly, and with open fires in winter, it is a good place for a pit-stop. There are also rooms available. For more information, visit: thewoolpackinn.co.uk.

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11.1 km

Murdock's Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

We stop here and had a Sunday roast. They are more than happy with dogs and very friendly in general 😀👍🏻

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14.6 km

The Yard Café, Chilton Manor Farm

Highlight • Cafe

The Yard is Café & Coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating, serving Moon Roast coffee, toasties, salads, cakes, juices & more.
Normal Opening Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday 9am - 4pm

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14.7 km

Moon Roast Café

Highlight • Cafe

Open Mon-Fri 9-4 for coffees roasted onsite and light snacks

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16.5 km

St Mary the Virgin, Preston Candover

Highlight • Historical Site

If you haven’t been to this beautiful little church and I do mean little church you must stop next time you are around this area. It’s just a lovely Church❤️

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16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

441 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

276 m