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South West England

Old Sarum – Boscombe Down Gravel Track loop from Old Sarum Airfield

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Old Sarum – Boscombe Down Gravel Track loop from Old Sarum Airfield

Moderate

5

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Old Sarum – Boscombe Down Gravel Track loop from Old Sarum Airfield

02:26

30.9km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.31 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 Avebury monoliths, Old Sarum probably dates back to around 3000 BC. The settlement lived through varied history including Roman conquest, and Saxon and Norman rule. In 1514, Henry VIII sold the castle grounds and the settlement gradually fell into decline.

The site is now managed by English Heritage and Grade I listed. You can visit from 10am - 4pm Friday to Sunday. Entrance is £5.40 per adult.

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2

2.95 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 tracks here are fairly easygoing, there are some sections with big, loose gravel and a few deep ruts and potholes, so take care. When you reach the main road at the end, cross over and join the cycle path to Old Sarum ancient hillfort.

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3

11.9 km

Boscombe Down Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

4

16.2 km

Runway Viewpoint

Highlight • Other

5

20.9 km

View of Porton Down Science Park from Railway Arches

Highlight • Bridge

Don’t go in

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6

21.4 km

View of Rapeseed Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

22.4 km

Porton Gate

Highlight • Structure

Don’t go in

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8

25.5 km

Thorneydown Road, Winterbourne Gunner

Highlight • Settlement

B

30.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.76 km

7.66 km

7.20 km

5.39 km

1.80 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

14.0 km

8.49 km

7.45 km

948 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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