Broad Town is a village in Wiltshire, England, characterized by its diverse terrain of chalk escarpments, ancient trackways, and rolling downlands. This landscape provides a varied backdrop for outdoor pursuits. The area offers opportunities for several sports like road cycling, jogging, hiking, mountain biking, and more, making it a destination for active exploration. Its geography includes a low-lying clay vale contrasting with the open downland to the south, with a small winterbourne stream flowing through the village.
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4.4
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Average rating
819
People visited

49
riders
47.1km
02:05
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

29
riders
28.9km
01:10
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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36.3km
01:34
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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43
runners
7.87km
00:49
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

35
runners
12.4km
01:23
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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22
hikers
5.96km
01:33
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
45.1km
02:30
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
39.3km
02:32
370m
370m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

8
riders
44.2km
02:29
120m
120m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
riders
33.9km
02:36
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8
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43.9km
03:20
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7
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47.8km
04:13
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
45.7km
02:59
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
20.0km
01:16
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
25.5km
01:31
170m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Broad Town offers opportunities for Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The area features diverse terrain including chalk escarpments and rolling downlands. More than 22,000 visitors have shared experiences on komoot, with routes averaging 4.49 out of 5 stars.
Broad Town provides a network of hiking trails for various abilities. Notable routes include the 5.9-mile (9.6 km) Broad Hinton Village Centre – Bincknoll Castle Earthworks loop and the 9.4-mile (15.1 km) Avebury Village – The Ridgeway National Trail loop. Additional options are available in the Hiking around Broad Town guide.
The region around Broad Town offers various road cycling routes utilizing country roads and chalk downland. Routes such as the Wilts & Berks Canal Overflow loop are mostly paved and suitable for different skill levels. Further details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Broad Town guide.
Broad Town offers a range of mountain biking trails, from easy to challenging. Routes include The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Manton Down loop and the View of Swindon and Bassett – Bincknoll Castle Earthworks loop. The MTB Trails around Broad Town guide provides more information.
Yes, Broad Town offers routes suitable for beginners and those seeking easier options. The Wilts & Berks Canal Overflow loop, for example, is an easier 3.7-mile (6.0 km) trail with mostly paved surfaces. The Easy hikes around Broad Town guide also lists suitable options.
Broad Town's landscape features chalk escarpments, ancient trackways, and rolling downlands. A notable landmark is the Broad Town White Horse, a chalk figure cut in 1864. The area is also part of Wiltshire, which includes National Landscapes like the North Wessex Downs.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Broad Town to help plan outdoor activities. These include guides for Hiking, Road Cycling, MTB Trails, and Running Trails.
Broad Town is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 22,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The available routes have received an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars from over 1,300 reviews. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
The official website for the Broad Town Parish Council is broadtownparishcouncil.org.uk. This resource provides local information and community details.
Yes, the numerous hiking trails and road cycling paths in Broad Town can be adapted for jogging or running. The varied terrain, from flat sections along canals to ascents on the downlands, provides options for different intensities. The Running Trails around Broad Town guide offers specific routes.
Yes, Broad Town provides routes for both touring cycling and gravel biking. These activities utilize the area's diverse terrain, including country roads and ancient trackways. Specific guides are available for Cycling around Broad Town and Gravel biking around Broad Town.

