Letcombe Bassett is a village situated at the foot of the Berkshire Downs escarpment in Oxfordshire, within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. This area features ancient chalk ridges, including a section of The Ridgeway National Trail, and is the source of the globally rare Letcombe Brook. The diverse terrain provides a setting for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, jogging, and more. Its quiet rural character and notable natural features make it suitable for various outdoor pursuits.
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4.6
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14
hikers
7.99km
02:11
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
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6.35km
01:47
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36
hikers
5.73km
01:28
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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56.0km
03:24
370m
370m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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56.1km
03:13
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
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39.0km
02:25
350m
350m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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51.2km
02:57
170m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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58
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

25
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

23
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
13.8km
01:35
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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38
riders
48.5km
01:58
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

36
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47.6km
02:05
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

26
riders
57.9km
02:32
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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27
riders
31.2km
01:24
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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24
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35.6km
02:40
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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19
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22.3km
01:39
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

24
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29.9km
01:41
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6
riders
38.2km
03:02
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Letcombe Bassett offers a variety of outdoor activities, including road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, jogging, and mountain biking. The area features 6 routes, which have been rated an average of 4.51 out of 5 stars by more than 11,000 visitors.
Letcombe Bassett is situated within the rolling hills of the North Wessex Downs, providing scenic routes for road cycling. Specific routes can be explored through the Road Cycling Routes around Letcombe Bassett guide on komoot.
Yes, Letcombe Bassett offers several hiking opportunities, including paths along the Letcombe Brook and sections of The Ridgeway National Trail. The Hiking around Letcombe Bassett guide provides detailed information on available routes.
Notable features include the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, The Ridgeway National Trail, and the globally rare Letcombe Brook. Segsbury Camp, an Iron Age hill fort, is also located near the village, offering historical interest.
The area's quiet rural character and diverse terrain, including stream-side footpaths, can accommodate various activity levels. While specific family-friendly routes are not detailed, options like easy hikes are available in the Easy hikes around Letcombe Bassett guide.
Letcombe Bassett is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 11,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the area have received an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars from approximately 900 ratings.
Cyclists in Letcombe Bassett can expect terrain characterized by the rolling hills of the North Wessex Downs and ancient chalk ridges. This provides a mix of ascents and descents suitable for various cycling disciplines.
Yes, mountain biking is an available activity in Letcombe Bassett. Information on routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Letcombe Bassett guide.
Letcombe Bassett offers routes suitable for jogging, particularly along quiet stream-side footpaths and sections of The Ridgeway National Trail. The Running Trails around Letcombe Bassett guide provides options for runners.
The Ridgeway National Trail is an ancient path, considered one of Britain's oldest roads, that passes through the area. It offers expansive views over the landscape and is suitable for hiking, touring cycling, and jogging.
For inquiries regarding Letcombe Bassett, the Parish Clerk, Julie Davenport, can be contacted. The phone number is 01235 772970, and the email address is letcombebassettclerk@gmail.com.
Letcombe Bassett provides opportunities for touring cycling, utilizing the network of paths and quiet lanes within the North Wessex Downs. The Cycling around Letcombe Bassett guide offers relevant routes.

