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Old Sarum Ruins – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Old Sarum

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Old Sarum Ruins – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Old Sarum

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Old Sarum Ruins – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Old Sarum

03:08

51.1km

450m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

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3.31 km

Old Sarum Ruins

Highlight • Settlement

"Discover the story of the original Salisbury and take the family for an action-packed day out at Old Sarum. Stand in the footprint of Salisbury's first cathedral, conquer the ruins …

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3.54 km

Entrance to Saint Lawrence's Church with Snowdrops

Highlight • Religious Site

7.10 km

Narrow Trail to Old Sarum

Highlight • Trail

This fun section of trail is narrow and technical in places with rocks and roots. In summer, you can expect to earn a fair few nettle stings as you ride …

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9.44 km

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Upper Woodford is a pretty village in the charming Woodford Valley. The Sarsen Way long-distance trail passes through the village, while the Monarch's Way skirts it to the south. Walkers …

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18.6 km

Idyllic Country Lanes on NCN 24 – Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Cycleway

This wonderful section of NCN 24 follows peaceful lanes through idyllic countryside and villages with thatched buildings and cottage gardens. The terrain is gently undulating, so you can get a …

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25.4 km

West Hill

Peak

39.0 km

Coffee Darling Café

Highlight • Cafe

Ask for the key and safely store your bike during coffee.

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39.1 km

Ruins of St. Mary’s Church, Wilton

Highlight • Monument

Described as a 'quintessential English market town', Wilton is rich in history and home to a wide range of traditional family owned shops, pubs and cafés. The shopping village, located …

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41.5 km

Boys Meadow Withybed

Forest

44.9 km

Salisbury Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Salisbury Cathedral can be seen for miles around and is the elaborate heart of this small and beautiful city. Renowned for its English Gothic architecture, the cathedral dates back to …

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51.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

4.05 km

2.81 km

1.68 km

685 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

6.36 km

226 m

206 m

< 100 m

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Old Sarum Ruins – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Old Sarum

Old Sarum Ruins

Entrance to Saint Lawrence's Church with Snowdrops

Narrow Trail to Old Sarum

The Bridge Inn

Idyllic Country Lanes on NCN 24 – Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Coffee Darling Café

Ruins of St. Mary’s Church, Wilton

Salisbury Cathedral

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