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Marlborough

Hackpen White Horse – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Marlborough

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Marlborough

Hackpen White Horse – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Marlborough

Moderate

5.0

(7)

33

riders

Hackpen White Horse – The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle loop from Marlborough

02:15

28.9km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 831 m for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.07 km

Fyfield Down

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views across Fyfield Down, part of the gorgeous Marlborough Downs, over towards West Woods from Delling.

The first part of the path from the Ridgeway is grass (but well-drained), but then turns into good gravel track.

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9.33 km

Berwick Bassett Dewpond

Lake

3

10.9 km

Hackpen White Horse

Highlight • Monument

Lovely flowy but rutty chalk double track with great views. Awesome

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4

11.3 km

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Often referred to as Britain's oldest road, the Ridgeway is an ancient route that has been used since prehistory. It stretches from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon while this section stretches …

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5

13.9 km

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Barbury Castle is a well-preserved Iron Age hill fort. The site was first occupied around 2,500 years ago and has been used by the Romans, the Saxons, and even played …

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6

15.2 km

View of North Wessex Downs

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7

25.1 km

ROUTE 482
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A lovely wooded area close to Marlborough which offers great walking and cycling.

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8

28.2 km

Marlborough Castle

Highlight • Castle

B

28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

7.71 km

2.59 km

2.59 km

2.23 km

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

8.27 km

3.32 km

2.64 km

449 m

121 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

18 %

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