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South West England

The Forge – Water Tap on the Ridgeway loop from Baydon

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

The Forge – Water Tap on the Ridgeway loop from Baydon

Hard

4

riders

The Forge – Water Tap on the Ridgeway loop from Baydon

02:48

43.7km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 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

2.79 km

The Forge

Highlight • Structure

2

3.40 km

Excellent Road Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

9.93 km

The Inn with the Well

Highlight • Pub

The Inn with the well - secure bike storage (locked shipping crate), great food, friendly hosts Megan and Mike , breakfast included and an £8 packed lunch made to order …

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4

10.7 km

Country Lane in North Wessex Downs

Highlight • Trail

5

21.3 km

New Calley Arms

Highlight • Pub

6

25.3 km

Village Pond in the Oxfordshire Countryside

Highlight • Settlement

On the border with Oxfordshire, the village lay on a quiet hilly countryside. Some typical grass roofed cottages and a pond give the visitor the feeling to be inside a postcard.

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7

27.7 km

Water Tap on the Ridgeway

Highlight • Rest Area

There aren't many water stops on the Ridgeway section of the ride. This was a really valuable find.

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8

29.2 km

Gravel Track in North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice quiet section

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32.1 km

Sarsen Field

Archaeological Site

B

43.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

1.95 km

1.41 km

287 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

1.90 km

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Lowest point (120 m)

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Friday 10 July

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