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Mountain biking trails

South East England

View from Bury Down Car Park – Scutchamer Knob loop from East Ilsley

Mountain biking trails

South East England

View from Bury Down Car Park – Scutchamer Knob loop from East Ilsley

Moderate

5

riders

View from Bury Down Car Park – Scutchamer Knob loop from East Ilsley

01:37

19.3km

190m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.65 km for 66 m

Waypoints

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1

299 m

Pub Food in North Wessex Downs

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excellent pub food at the half way point

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2

5.85 km

View from Bury Down Car Park

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

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3

7.86 km

View of South Oxfordshire from the Ridgeway

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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 …

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4

8.68 km

Scutchamer Knob

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

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5

10.1 km

The Ridgeway Trail

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Welcome to the Ridegway, thought to be one of Britain's oldest roads! You'll be traversing along the exact route that has been used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers - a real fascinating piece of history!

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6

10.1 km

Gravel Road in North Wessex Downs

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Suitable for all bikes

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7

13.5 km

Bluebell Woods in North Wessex Downs

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lovely in spring when bluebells are out

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14.6 km

Heath Copse

Forest

9

19.2 km

Crown and Horns Pub

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B

19.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.18 km

5.99 km

5.32 km

1.67 km

142 m

Surfaces

8.05 km

7.60 km

1.57 km

1.43 km

479 m

174 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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17 %

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