Wickwar, a village in South Gloucestershire, offers diverse landscapes and natural features ideal for outdoor pursuits. The region is characterized by ancient woodlands, tranquil streams, and rolling hills, providing a varied terrain that transitions from the Severn Vale towards the Cotswolds. This setting makes Wickwar a compelling destination for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Wickwar provides more than 50 routes for outdoor enthusiasts, catering to various interests and skill levels. Hikers can explore a network of footpaths and bridleways, including trails through ancient woodlands like the Lower Woods Nature Reserve, while cyclists benefit from quiet lanes, scenic countryside, and dedicated mountain biking trails, including a new pump track. These routes have been enjoyed by more than 21,000 visitors, resulting in an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars. To discover more, explore guides such as Cycling around Wickwar, Hiking around Wickwar, and MTB Trails around Wickwar.
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Routes
4.7
(82)
Average rating
484
People visited

4.7
(3)
25
riders
21.6km
01:49
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(4)
8
riders
20.1km
01:22
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride.

4.7
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11
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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4
riders
41.0km
02:51
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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25
runners
5.09km
00:32
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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22
runners
7.77km
00:49
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
4.94km
00:31
40m
40m
Easy run. Mostly paved surfaces.

4
runners
10.5km
01:10
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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23
riders
34.7km
01:42
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
47.0km
02:10
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
53.7km
02:51
890m
890m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
60.2km
02:52
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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19
riders
19.3km
01:11
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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14
riders
18.1km
01:07
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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16
riders
27.0km
01:45
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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10
riders
11.3km
00:44
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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12
hikers
9.91km
02:38
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4
hikers
17.4km
04:33
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

8
hikers
5.46km
01:25
40m
40m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

6
hikers
6.94km
01:49
50m
50m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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5.0
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7
riders
39.0km
02:20
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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3
riders
47.4km
03:15
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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5
riders
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.7
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4
riders
19.1km
01:10
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Wickwar offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as ancient woodlands and rolling hills.
Wickwar features 55 routes for various outdoor activities. These routes have been explored by more than 21,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars.
Wickwar offers 13 hiking routes, including trails through ancient woodlands like the Lower Woods Nature Reserve. Hikers can find more information in the Hiking around Wickwar guide.
Easy hiking trails are available in Wickwar, suitable for various fitness levels. The Easy hikes around Wickwar guide provides specific options.
Wickwar provides 11 touring cycling routes. These routes often traverse quiet lanes and scenic countryside. Explore options in the Cycling around Wickwar guide.
Wickwar offers 13 road cycling routes, utilizing quiet lanes and scenic countryside. The Road Cycling Routes around Wickwar guide details available options.
Wickwar offers mountain biking trails, including an Enduro Practice Track and a new pump track. The MTB Trails around Wickwar guide provides more information on these routes.
Wickwar is characterized by ancient woodlands, tranquil streams, and rolling hills. A significant highlight is the Lower Woods Nature Reserve, one of the largest ancient woodlands in the southwest of England.
Gravel biking routes are available in Wickwar, offering diverse terrain for this activity. The Gravel biking around Wickwar guide provides specific route information.
Komoot offers several guides for Wickwar, including Cycling around Wickwar, Hiking around Wickwar, and MTB Trails around Wickwar. Guides for easy hikes, road cycling, running, and gravel biking are also available.
The official website for local information regarding Wickwar is the Wickwar Parish Council website. It can be accessed at wickwar.org.uk.

