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Hackpen Hill – Wessex Ridgeway loop from Alton

Hackpen Hill – Wessex Ridgeway loop from Alton

Moderate

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Hackpen Hill – Wessex Ridgeway loop from Alton

01:39

37.7km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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My heart rate was 165 on this climb. LOL. No .... I did not stop. I just twiddled the pedals because I knew I would never get going again if …

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