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Old Sarum – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Salisbury Racecourse

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Old Sarum – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Salisbury Racecourse

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Old Sarum – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Salisbury Racecourse

03:30

44.1km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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982 m

View of Salisbury Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a fairly long hill out of Salisbury but gradient not too bad

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3.95 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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19.6 km

View of Stonehenge

Highlight • Monument

Climb to the summit of the track and the ancient stones slowly reveal themselves.

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22.5 km

Hill Plantation

Forest

23.4 km

Wooden Bridge Over the River in Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites WHS

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

27.8 km

Gravel Tracks Through Wiltshire Countryside to Old Sarum

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

These gravel tracks take you through spellbinding Wiltshire scenery. With fields of wheat, small woodlands, remote little farms and some great views, it really is a fantastic section. While the …

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30.9 km

Old Sarum

Highlight • Historical Site

Old Sarum is thought to have been one of the earliest settlements in Salisbury and it appears in some of the UK's oldest records. Built close to Stonehenge and the …

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32.5 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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36.1 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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42.4 km

Netherhampton Corner

Forest

44.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

12.3 km

9.38 km

5.32 km

1.85 km

1.59 km

Surfaces

18.6 km

13.5 km

8.19 km

3.22 km

343 m

273 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

16°C

11 %

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Old Sarum – Salisbury Cathedral loop from Salisbury Racecourse

View of Salisbury Cathedral

Ruins of St. Mary’s Church, Wilton

View of Stonehenge

Wooden Bridge Over the River in Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites WHS

Gravel Tracks Through Wiltshire Countryside to Old Sarum

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