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Mountain biking trails

South West England

Manton Down – Big Swooping Downhill loop from Marlborough

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Manton Down – Big Swooping Downhill loop from Marlborough

Moderate

5.0

(1)

5

riders

Manton Down – Big Swooping Downhill loop from Marlborough

01:30

19.5km

220m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.08 km

Wessex Ridgeway Trail

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The Wessex Ridgeway is a long distance, ridge-top footpath that runs from Marlborough in Wiltshire to Lyme Regis in Dorset. Whilst this is only a small section of the route, …

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6.91 km

Expansive View Along Dirt Road, North Wessex Downs

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3

7.39 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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4

10.6 km

Big Swooping Downhill

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5

15.8 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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16.0 km

Stone Arch Bridge and Stream

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7

18.7 km

Greggs Bakery, Marlborough

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8

19.1 km

Marlborough Castle

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B

19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

4.36 km

2.43 km

1.99 km

1.39 km

580 m

Surfaces

9.27 km

3.18 km

2.79 km

2.23 km

1.70 km

359 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

11 %

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