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South East England
Padworth

Ridgeway Track to Streatley – View of Ridgeway Reservoir loop from Aldermaston

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Padworth

Ridgeway Track to Streatley – View of Ridgeway Reservoir loop from Aldermaston

Hard

3

riders

Ridgeway Track to Streatley – View of Ridgeway Reservoir loop from Aldermaston

05:06

70.9km

640m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 36.8 km for 66 m

After 57.2 km for 176 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.97 km

Ufton Lock (site of)

Lake

14.3 km

The Duck Pond

Lake

3

16.2 km

Steep Descent Toward the River Thames

Highlight • Climb

The trick is not braking so you can get up the other side ;-)

Tip by

4

16.4 km

View of Basildon House

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view of Basildon house over the river - particularly when the hedges have been trimmed

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5

25.1 km

Ridgeway Track to Streatley

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views climbing or descending.

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6

34.0 km

View from Bury Down Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Handy access from A34 and straight on the Ridgeway for multiple route options

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7

36.0 km

The beginning of the descent towards Harwell, offers an excellent view of South Oxfordshire from the top and is easily accessible from the Ridgeway. The surface is a combination of …

Tip by

8

36.8 km

Scutchamer Knob

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great northern place to park up and start the King Alfred's Way

Tip by

9

38.6 km

View of Ridgeway Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be very muddy and waterlogged in winter along here

Tip by

10

42.8 km

Bluebell Woods in North Wessex Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

lovely in spring when bluebells are out

Tip by

43.9 km

Heath Copse

Forest

57.3 km

Fence Wood

Forest

B

70.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

18.2 km

15.7 km

9.57 km

3.56 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

15.5 km

14.5 km

10.2 km

8.80 km

243 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

21°C

14°C

76 %

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