Hackpen White Horse – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Marlborough
Hackpen White Horse – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Marlborough
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Hackpen White Horse – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Marlborough
02:15
28.9km
310m
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: February 5, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 831 m for 81 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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6.07 km
Fyfield Down
Highlight • Trail
The first part of the path from the Ridgeway is grass (but well-drained), but then turns into good gravel track.
Tip by
9.33 km
Berwick Bassett Dewpond
Lake
10.9 km
Hackpen White Horse
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
11.3 km
The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Tip by
13.9 km
Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort
Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site
Tip by
15.2 km
View of North Wessex Downs
Highlight • Viewpoint
25.1 km
Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path
Highlight • Cycleway
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A lovely wooded area close to Marlborough which offers great walking and cycling.
Tip by
28.2 km
Marlborough Castle
Highlight • Castle
28.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.4 km
7.71 km
2.59 km
2.59 km
2.23 km
305 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
14.1 km
8.27 km
3.32 km
2.64 km
449 m
121 m
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Elevation
Highest point (270 m)
Lowest point (130 m)
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Weather
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Wednesday 6 May
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4°C
18 %
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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h
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