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South East England

Chain Hill Climb – Hungerford Common loop from Newbury Racecourse

Road cycling routes

South East England

Chain Hill Climb – Hungerford Common loop from Newbury Racecourse

Hard

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Chain Hill Climb – Hungerford Common loop from Newbury Racecourse

05:16

119km

1,090m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19 m for 12 m

After 119 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.7 km

The Pantry Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe lots of choice from breakfast, cakes, and snacks. Garden seating where you can keep an eye on the bikes too.

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2

13.9 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Yattendon

Highlight • Historical Site

The present church at Yattendon was built in about 1450 by Sir John Norreys of Ockwells Manor & Yattendon Castle. He was the Master of the Wardrobe to King Henry VI and could well afford it.

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3

40.3 km

Chain Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steady 10% climb (or descent) on good road surface. Can be open to the wind but the view from the top is totally worth it.

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51.8 km

Sparsholt Firs

Forest

5

78.4 km

View of the Kennet and Avon Canal in Hungerford

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bridge offers breathtaking views up and down the Kennett and Avon Canal in Hungerford. The nearby Tutti Pole is a wonderful place to stop and eat.

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6

79.8 km

Hungerford Common

Highlight • Trail

Lovely views across the common and down past the railway

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7

80.3 km

Tree-Lined Road and Grazing Cattle in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely straight road running parallel to the water. Pretty car free most of the time.

Tip by

80.5 km

Park Plantation

Forest

9

95.3 km

St Gregory's Church, Welford

Highlight • Religious Site

A lovely Berkshire church nestled in the North Wessex Downs. A few nice benches to take a rest mid-ride.

Tip by

10

117 km

Newbury Town Centre

Highlight • Monument

Pleasant coffee stop.

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B

119 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

110 km

3.96 km

3.49 km

608 m

333 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

113 km

4.60 km

363 m

273 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

13 %

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