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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Manton Down loop from Hackpen White Horse

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Manton Down loop from Hackpen White Horse

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Manton Down loop from Hackpen White Horse

02:36

33.9km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Parking

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26 m

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

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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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6.76 km

Rockley Plantation

Forest

8.97 km

Manton Down

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Steep climb on lovely gravel following the Wessex Ridgeway up Manton Down. A beast if you're unlucky enough to be riding into a headwind!

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15.9 km

View of the River Kennet from Treacle Bolly

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Easy route to get from Preshute to the bottom of Graham Hill. Good gravel surface.

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17.3 km

Mercer's Café, Marlborough

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19.7 km

Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path

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

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30.1 km

View of North Wessex Downs

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30.8 km

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

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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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33.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

8.49 km

8.48 km

2.56 km

1.30 km

424 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

7.53 km

5.46 km

1.56 km

477 m

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

12°C

2°C

45 %

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The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle – Manton Down loop from Hackpen White Horse

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

Manton Down

View of the River Kennet from Treacle Bolly

Mercer's Café, Marlborough

Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path

View of North Wessex Downs

Barbury Castle Iron Age Hill Fort

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