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Kennet and Avon Canal Crossing – Tan Hill on King Alfred's Way loop from Burbage

Routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Burbage

Kennet and Avon Canal Crossing – Tan Hill on King Alfred's Way loop from Burbage

Hard

4

riders

Kennet and Avon Canal Crossing – Tan Hill on King Alfred's Way loop from Burbage

04:16

63.2km

700m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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13.6 km

Baden's Wood

Forest

14.2 km

Pintail Wood

Forest

3

36.3 km

Kennet and Avon Canal Crossing

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Cross the Kennet and Avon Canal here, just next to the ancient longbarrow. There's a little shop in the quaint village nearby and a great pub if you need a refuel or any supplies.

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36.6 km

All Cannings Long Barrow

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The Long Barrow at All Cannings is a spiritual place where people of any or no faith can come to remember and give thanks, especially for the lives of their …

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39.6 km

Dirt Road in North Wessex Downs

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Whizz down with kites flying low above you.

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40.0 km

Tan Hill on King Alfred's Way

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Superb vista opens up of the Vale of Pewsey as you crest Tan Hill. Be prepared for wind due to the elevation and exposed location!

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40.6 km

Tan Hill Track Descent

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After climbing Tan Hill on the road and then a wide gravel road descent, turning onto this trail is pretty funny! If it's wet, you'll probably fall off about 10 …

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41.2 km

Dirt Path to Tan Hill

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IMO this is the better route to / from Tan Hill, it avoid the ruts on the more direct route to Beckhampton.

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63.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

21.3 km

10.5 km

3.81 km

2.54 km

250 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

15.7 km

13.4 km

4.23 km

3.76 km

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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