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Road cycling routes

South East England

Vale Of White Horse

Valley of the Racehorse – Chain Hill Climb loop from Wantage

Road cycling routes

South East England

Vale Of White Horse

Valley of the Racehorse – Chain Hill Climb loop from Wantage

Moderate

36

riders

Valley of the Racehorse – Chain Hill Climb loop from Wantage

02:15

51.2km

430m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 14.4 km for 61 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.55 km

Marmalade Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Great home made sausage rolls and lovely flat whites.

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2

1.66 km

Vale & Downland Museum Café

Highlight • Cafe

3

4.63 km

The Lodge Garden Café & Shop

Highlight • Cafe

10.8 km

Sparsholt Firs

Forest

14.4 km

Mile End Covert

Forest

6

17.2 km

St Michael and All Angels Church, Lambourn

Highlight • Religious Site

"St Michaels is located in the heart of the village at the intersection of the two main roads. It is the largest church in Lambourn and dates back to Saxon times.

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7

21.8 km

Priscilla's Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Great café, good for cake or a full lunch.

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8

23.7 km

Valley of the Racehorse

Highlight • Natural

Great cafe in East Garson...Priscilla’s Cafe open Thursday Friday and Saturday 10-4pm

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9

28.5 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.

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10

45.6 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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B

51.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.2 km

1.05 km

655 m

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.0 km

3.97 km

174 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 26 June

29°C

16°C

15 %

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