Cold Ash is a village and civil parish situated in West Berkshire, offering a setting for outdoor activities. The region benefits from its location on a ridge, providing views across the River Pang and River Kennet valleys. Much of the area, particularly to the north and east, lies within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), characterized by rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and open chalk downland. This diverse landscape supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling,…
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riders
26.8km
01:11
220m
220m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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41.7km
01:59
360m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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02:22
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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23.2km
01:00
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150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11
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26.7km
01:54
180m
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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82.2km
06:13
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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48.4km
03:42
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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99.6km
07:31
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28.8km
01:45
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.5km
01:29
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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hikers
6.11km
01:39
80m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.52km
01:46
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.40km
01:10
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40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49.6km
03:07
480m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.7km
02:14
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
runners
17.2km
01:50
130m
130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.9km
01:28
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.80km
00:56
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.1km
01:25
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cold Ash offers a variety of outdoor activities, including road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, jogging, and gravel biking. The area features 52 routes across these sports, set within the North Wessex Downs AONB.
Cold Ash provides numerous hiking opportunities through woodlands, farmland, and river valleys. Options range from easy paths like the Cold Ash Community Orchard loop to moderate routes such as the Fence Wood loop. More details can be found in the Hiking around Cold Ash guide.
Yes, Cold Ash is well-suited for road cycling with quiet lanes and rolling chalk hills. Routes offer both challenging ascents and rewarding descents, providing expansive views across the North Wessex Downs. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Cold Ash guide.
Mountain biking in Cold Ash utilizes the diverse landscape of the North Wessex Downs AONB, with trails through woodlands and open downland. Routes vary from easy paths like The Rowbarge – Kennet and Avon Canal loop to more challenging options. Refer to the MTB Trails around Cold Ash guide for more information.
Cold Ash offers routes suitable for families, particularly easy hiking paths like the Cold Ash Community Orchard loop. For cycling, some touring routes on quiet lanes may also be appropriate for families. Always check route details for specific difficulty and terrain.
Outdoor activities in Cold Ash have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from over 1,300 users who have explored the region's 52 routes.
Cold Ash is situated on a ridge within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The landscape features rolling hills, ancient woodlands, open chalk downland, and offers views of the Kennet and Pang valleys.
More than 21,000 visitors have shared their outdoor experiences in Cold Ash on komoot. This indicates a popular destination for various activities.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for cycling in Cold Ash. These include Road Cycling Routes around Cold Ash, Cycling around Cold Ash for touring, and MTB Trails around Cold Ash.
Easy hiking routes in Cold Ash can be found through the dedicated Easy hikes around Cold Ash guide. These routes typically have minimal elevation gain and traverse local green spaces or gentle terrain.
For local inquiries regarding Cold Ash, the Parish Council can be contacted. Their official website is coldashpc.org.uk, and the Parish Office phone number is 01635 860004.

