Ludgershall Castle Ruins – Vernham Dean Climb loop from Andover

Ludgershall Castle Ruins – Vernham Dean Climb loop from Andover

Moderate

3.5

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Ludgershall Castle Ruins – Vernham Dean Climb loop from Andover

02:50

46.8km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 339 m for 71 m

After 14.8 km for 304 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.9 km

Ludgershall Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Looked after by English Heritage but free to enter, Ludgershall
Castle probably began construction in the late 11th century and was improved in the 13th century by King John and …

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21.8 km

Scot's Poor

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful little property at the top of the climb. Worth a quick stop to admire.
The building was originally an Inn (mentioned in The Ancient Highways and Tracks of …

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22.9 km

Chute Down

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Enjoyable riding following the track through the picturesque valley between Upper Chute village and Collingbourne Wood.

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27.7 km

Vernham Dean Climb

Highlight • Climb

A long sustained false flat and gradual climb heading North out of Vernham Dean

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32.1 km

Upton Common

Forest

34.3 km

Locke's Drove

Highlight • Forest

A lovely section of byway. Ideal for gravel or mountain bike. The drove is mainly hard packed chalk and stone.

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41.0 km

Bilgrove Copse

Forest

43.2 km

Anton Lakes

Nature Reserve

46.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

10.0 km

6.30 km

4.35 km

3.74 km

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

13.6 km

11.4 km

701 m

507 m

288 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

19°C

12°C

84 %

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Ludgershall Castle Ruins – Vernham Dean Climb loop from Andover

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