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The Ridgeway Trail – Scutchamer Knob loop from East Ilsley

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The Ridgeway Trail – Scutchamer Knob loop from East Ilsley

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The Ridgeway Trail – Scutchamer Knob loop from East Ilsley

04:46

17.9km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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34 m

Pub Food in North Wessex Downs

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excellent pub food at the half way point

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4.59 km

Heath Copse

Forest

4.82 km

Bluebell Woods in North Wessex Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

lovely in spring when bluebells are out

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7.07 km

Gravel Road in North Wessex Downs

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Suitable for all bikes

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9.06 km

The Ridgeway Trail

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Welcome to the Ridegway, thought to be one of Britain's oldest roads! You'll be traversing along the exact route that has been used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers - a real fascinating piece of history!

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10.5 km

Scutchamer Knob

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great northern place to park up and start the King Alfred's Way

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13.0 km

View from Bury Down Car Park

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Handy access from A34 and straight on the Ridgeway for multiple route options

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17.8 km

Crown and Horns Pub

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17.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.22 km

7.10 km

1.36 km

1.08 km

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

21°C

6°C

12 %

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The Ridgeway Trail – Scutchamer Knob loop from East Ilsley

Pub Food in North Wessex Downs

Bluebell Woods in North Wessex Downs

Gravel Road in North Wessex Downs

The Ridgeway Trail

Scutchamer Knob

View from Bury Down Car Park

Crown and Horns Pub

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