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Old Bridge on the Portway – The Portway loop from Thruxton

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Old Bridge on the Portway – The Portway loop from Thruxton

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Old Bridge on the Portway – The Portway loop from Thruxton

01:59

25.9km

230m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.68 km

Old Bridge on the Portway

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Old bridge
Some fallen trees near by to have a picnic or quick stop about halfway point along the Portway

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7.38 km

The Portway (or Port Way) is an ancient road that once ran between Calleva Atrebatum (Silchester, in modern-day Hampshire) and Sorbiodunum (Old Sarum, Wiltshire). Though often credited to the Romans, the original route may have pre-dated Roman occupation.

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13.9 km

Rollerhouse Belt

Forest

18.0 km

Salisbury Plain Byway Access Point

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Another access point onto Salisbury Plain.
Always follow the marked Byways on the plain.

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22.2 km

Markway Firs

Forest

25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.66 km

7.83 km

6.76 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

6.01 km

2.34 km

1.68 km

1.21 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Old Bridge on the Portway – The Portway loop from Thruxton

Old Bridge on the Portway

The Portway

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