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

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

Hard

riders

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

04:15

63.1km

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.6 km

Baden's Wood

Forest

14.2 km

Pintail Wood

Forest

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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36.3 km

Woodway Bridge

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This bridge crosses over the Kennet and Avon Canal, so a good place to pause and watch the boats go by.

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36.6 km

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 loved ones.
inspired by the neolithic barrows built 5,500 years ago. It was the first barrow built in Britain in thousands of years.
In 2018 it was approved as a place of worship.

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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 times like we did between the 5 of us...

It can be rutted and slippery, with overgrown grass meaning you can't really see the line either, a good test of your bike skills.

Halfway down it becomes clearer, and you can whizz down into Beckhampton.

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41.2 km