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South East England

Grimsbury Castle Hillfort – Chapel Lane loop from Cold Ash

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Grimsbury Castle Hillfort – Chapel Lane loop from Cold Ash

Moderate

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Grimsbury Castle Hillfort – Chapel Lane loop from Cold Ash

01:45

28.8km

180m

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: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.14 km

Grimsbury Castle Hillfort

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Grimsbury Castle Fort is an Iron Age hillfort situated on top of a high hill in Berkshire. The hillfort would have been occupied between the 2nd and 3rd centuries. It …

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2

3.77 km

Forest Trail in North Wessex Downs

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3

8.35 km

Footbridge Between Brocks Lane and Marlston Road

Highlight • Bridge

4

8.73 km

Ford Crossing in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • River

The Ford was 1.5Ft deep. Fortunately there is a footpath and bridge to the side.

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5

9.36 km

Chapel Lane

Highlight • Trail

bit of a hill if you go up towards Frilsham

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6

25.2 km

Bucklebury Common Ground Nesting Bird Area

Highlight • Natural

7

27.1 km

Broadview Farm Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Public Bridleway through scenic fields. With printed&laminated maps by the entrance.

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8

27.8 km

Cold Ash Community Orchard

Highlight • Forest

B

28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

2.25 km

829 m

491 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

6.35 km

1.32 km

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Highest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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